Ethiopia will officially recognize Somaliland as an independent state by December 31, 2027.

Somaliland has reaffirmed its support for Ethiopia's access to the sea, while Somalia insists that Ethiopia must negotiate with Mogadishu for port access.…

Somaliland has reaffirmed its support for Ethiopia's access to the sea, while Somalia insists that Ethiopia must negotiate with Mogadishu for port access. A recent four-way summit involving Somalia, Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan issued a declaration emphasizing respect for sovereignty and rejecting unilateral actions, which could be interpreted as a stance against Somaliland's recognition.