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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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The United States military's Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported the successful interception of 18 drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the southern Red Sea. This marks the 26th attack on international shipping lanes by the Houthi rebels in the last seven weeks. ...
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The Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, Dr. Drago Stambuk, has underscored the importance of fostering a more robust trade relationship between Croatia and Pakistan. During a meeting at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Dr. Stambuk acknowledged that the c...
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