The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

Somaliland hoped to be recognised as a country after port deal with landlocked Ethiopia - but move has sparked fury in Somalia

On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way for Ethiopia to establish commercial and military bases along the coast.

The deal, which would see Ethiopia recognise Somaliland in return for sea access, has inflamed tensions across the region

Ethiopia’s economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.

In a high voltage drama unfolding in the high seas, Indian naval warship INS Chennai reached the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast on Friday and issued a warning to the pirates on board to abandon the vessel. Read further on Dynamite News

A cargo ship, 'MV LILA NORFOLK' has been hijacked late last evening near the coast of Somalia: Read further on Dynamite News:

The agreement accentuates historical ties between Ethiopia and Somaliland – and historical hostility with Somalia.

Ethiopia insisted on Wednesday that its controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland broke no laws after Somalia accused its neighbour of a blatant attack on its sovereignty.

Somalia vows to defend its territorial integrity after a destabilising deal that's seen breakaway Somaliland gain Ethiopia's recognition in exchange for access to the Red Sea. Also, preparations are underway in Ivory Coast's capital Yamoussoukro for the Africa Cup of Nations. Finally, we look at traditional Nigerien wrestling as we…