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Why Egypt is wading into Somalia and Ethiopia’s dispute

By Abdolgader Mohamed Ali Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a military cooperation protocol between both countries in Cairo in mid-August. The agreement was preceded by an understanding between Mogadishu and Cairo to deploy Egyptian forces as part of an African peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is scheduled to begin…

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Ethiopia ‘Secures’ access to sea after deal with Somaliland

Ethiopia and the Republic of Somaliland have signed a “historic” initial agreement that will allow landlocked Ethiopia to have access to the Red Sea, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office announced Monday. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa where Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi is visiting. According to Ethiopia, Ahmed…