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Ethiopia's Naval Base Deal with Somaliland Sparks Tensions in the Horn of Africa
Tensions are escalating in the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia pursues a deal to secure twelve miles of sea access along the Somaliland coast for the next 50 years. The agreement includes plans for Ethiopia to construct a naval base at the port of Berbera in exchange for recognizing Somaliland as an independent country in the future. The potential deal has triggered opposition from Somalia, which views the growing ties and military cooperation between Ethiopia and Somaliland as an assault on its territorial integrity and has labeled it "an act of aggression." Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 but lacks international recognition as an independent state.
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South Africa accused Israel of committing "genocidal" acts in Gaza, but the US disagrees, stating there is no evidence of genocide. However, they acknowledge military operations that endanger Palestinian lives. The White House calls South Africa's case "meritless, counterpr...
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Pakistani celebrity couple Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed joyfully welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Jahan Aara Saeed, on Friday. Urwa, a renowned drama and film actor, shared the heartwarming news on Instagram. Commencing her post with a Quranic verse from Surah ...
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