Ethiopia has vehemently denied Somalia’s accusations that Ethiopian soldiers were involved in an incident in Doolow, calling the accusations “not true”. Ethiopia claims that the charges are meant to disrupt efforts to improve relations between the two countries.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday, Ethiopia believes the accusations were instigated by “certain elements” with the intention of “destabilizing the Horn of Africa” and obstructing peace efforts in the region.

The statement also emphasized that “these third parties should not be allowed to hinder the two countries’ commitment to peace as outlined in the Ankara Agreement.”

Ethiopia’s response comes after Somalia accused Ethiopian forces of carrying out “violent acts” in Doolow. Somalia alleges that Ethiopian troops launched an unprovoked attack on Somali National Army, the National Intelligence and Security Agency, and a Somali police force base, resulting in casualties and injuries.

Somalia has stated that the attack violated the Ankara Agreement and the principles of state sovereignty. This is concerning, especially when peace efforts are ongoing between the two nations.

It has been confirmed that Ethiopia will continue to collaborate with the relevant authorities of the Federal Government of Somalia to prevent similar disasters.

Somalia expressed its condemnation shortly after it was announced that a delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ali Omar, arrived in Addis Ababa for an official visit to strengthen the Ankara Agreement.

Underlining the significance of the Ankara Agreement, Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries’ leaders and advancing peace in the Horn of Africa.

Local media also reported that Ethiopia’s state Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arega, engaged in discussions with Somalia’s Ministery of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar.

Furthermore, Ambassador Redwan Hussain, the Director of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service, shared on social media that he had conversed with his Somali counterpart, Abdullahi Mohamed.

Ambassador Mesganu Arega met with Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, and emphasized that both countries will strive to strengthen their relationship by respecting Somalia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. ”