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Details of New Somalia-Egypt Agreement That Could Anger Ethiopia

11 July 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 5

The Federal Government of Somalia has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Egypt to enhance cooperation in ports and maritime transport. This agreement, ratified by the Somali Council of Ministers, aims to expand bilateral ties and could potentially escalate tensions with Ethiopia, given Egypt's strengthening Red Sea presence.

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