Diplomatic Tensions over Military Presence

Ethiopia is expressing strong discontent regarding Egypt's recent military deal with Somalia, which involves deploying 10,000 Egyptian soldiers for peacekeeping. Ethiopian officials perceive this action as a destabilizing move by Egypt, which they believe seeks to establish a military foothold in Somalia and disrupt the region's stability. Somali authorities, on the other hand, are caught in the middle, having recently criticized Ethiopia for its historical ties with the breakaway region of Somaliland and asserting their territorial integrity. This situation illustrates the complex interplay of regional politics, where alliances and military agreements can escalate diplomatic tensions among neighboring countries.