"Ethiopia Secures Strategic Red Sea Port Access Through Historic Somaliland Agreement"

Ethiopia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland to use the Red Sea port of Berbera, aiming to diversify its maritime trade routes and secure access to the sea. The agreement, described as "historic" by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, also hints at Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland's independence in the future. In return, Somaliland is set to receive a stake in Ethiopian Airlines. This move comes after Ethiopia expressed intentions to assert its right to access the Red Sea and follows mediation efforts to resolve disputes between Somalia and Somaliland.