"Ethiopia's Controversial Red Sea Access Deal Intensifies Horn of Africa Tensions"

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has expressed support for Somalia amidst its maritime dispute with Ethiopia, following Ethiopia's agreement to use a seaport in the self-declared independent region of Somaliland. Somalia, which claims Somaliland as part of its territory, has condemned the agreement and recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia. The EU has also called for respect for Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance of these principles for regional peace and stability.