Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador and accuses Addis Ababa of 'interference' in internal affairs

On Thursday, the Somali government announced the Ethiopian ambassador's expulsion, accusing Addis Ababa of "blatant interference" in its internal affairs.

The Somali government's statement indicated that it would order the closure of Ethiopia's consulates in Somaliland (Somali territory) and Puntland, which enjoys semi-autonomous rule.

AFP