Amanuel Gebremedhin
Press TV, Addis Ababa
Tensions have escalated between Ethiopia and Somalia following a controversial port deal between Addis Ababa and the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Somalia, which has been opposed to the agreement, recently announced that Ethiopia would not be participating in the upcoming African Union mission in January. As a key troop contributor to the AU Mission in Somalia, Ethiopia emphasizes its commitment to avoiding further conflict, while asserting its need for access to the Red Sea.