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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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Sudan’s impressive campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers continued on Saturday as they held tournament favorites Senegal to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Benghazi, Libya.
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During the Pakistan Day military parade at the President House, President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the nation and highlighted the significance of March 23. He stated that Pakistanis made immense sacrifi...
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