"Somalia Condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland Red Sea Access Deal as Sovereignty Threat"

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rejected a deal between Ethiopia and the self-declared independent region of Somaliland, which grants Ethiopia access to a portion of Somaliland's coastline. The president views the agreement as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty and a potential catalyst for regional extremism, particularly concerning the militant group al-Shabab. Despite the lack of international recognition for Somaliland, the agreement aims to enhance Ethiopia's security, economic, and political ties with the region, while Somalia is expected to use legal means to isolate Somaliland in response.