Nigerian ex-president sent by African Union to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed by the African Union to head mediation talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to prevent the outbreak of conflict.

https://www.africanews.com/2024/01/19/nigerian-ex-president-sent-to-mediate-ethiopia-somalia-tensions/

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In a bid to prevent the escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia from spiralling into a full-blown war, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has deployed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for negotiation efforts.

The dangerous strain in relations between the two neighboring countries emerged after the secessionist region of Somaliland signed an agreement with Ethiopia on January 1rst, granting the latter control over a maritime port and a military base on the Red Sea.

Last week, Somalia declared its readiness to go to war.

This wouldn't be the first time the two nations have clashed. In 1977, they disputed territory, and in 2006, Ethiopia invaded Somalia as part of the fight against terrorism.