Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea Hold Summit As Relations Strain with Ethiopia

The leaders of Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea, all of whom have tense relations with Ethiopia, gathered in Asmara, Eritrea’s capital indicates BBC Africa. An official statement emphasized the importance of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity in the region, potentially alluding to Ethiopia’s ambitions for sea port access. Ethiopia was not directly mentioned, though recent diplomatic tensions have drawn Somalia closer to Egypt and Eritrea, both of which have long-standing disputes with Ethiopia.