Egypt

The Egyptian Foreign Minister met with the US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa in Washington. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry) Tensions have flared as Ethiopia has reportedly dispatched a "shipment of ammunition" to the Northeastern State region in northern Somalia, much to the dismay of Mogadishu, which has denounced it as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty. On the flip side, Egypt has urged for the stabilization of Somalia and a strong respect for its territorial borders. Experts caution that Ethiopia’s actions…

Egypt's Tactical Maneuvering in Somalia Sparks New Strains with Ethiopia NAIROBI, Kenya - Egypt's recent military actions in Somalia, characterized by the deployment of troops and substantial military aid, have notably escalated tensions with Ethiopia. The longstanding feud over the Nile River's water resources, particularly the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), lies at the heart of this discord. This move by Egypt seemingly aims to counterbalance Ethiopia's expanding clout in the Horn of Africa, possibly leveraging…

On Sunday, Egypt urged its citizens to promptly exit North Western State of Somalia, the self-declared autonomous region of Somalia.The Egyptian Embassy in Somalia stated, "We strongly advise all Egyptian nationals to avoid travel to North Western State of Somalia due to the precarious security situation, which threatens their safety."Emphasizing the urgency, the embassy advised Egyptians currently in North Western State of Somalia to depart through Hargeisa airport, highlighting the region's unstable security, which hampers…

Egyptian Military Cargo Ship Anchors in Somalia Amidst Horn of Africa Turbulence MOGADISHU, Somalia - Over the weekend, an Egyptian military cargo vessel docked along the Somali coast, as confirmed by various insiders. This arrival comes shortly after Egypt reaffirmed its pledge to uphold Somalia's sovereignty and territorial cohesion. The vessel purportedly offloaded an extensive consignment of heavy artillery and anti-tank weaponry, constituting the largest military aid dispatch to Somalia since the UN lifted its arms…

Mogadishu (AX) — Egypt has sounded the alarm, urging its citizens in North Western State of Somalia to pack up and skedaddle due to the deteriorating security climate. On Sunday, Egyptian media outlets disseminated a declaration advising Egyptians in North Western State of Somalia to promptly catch a flight out from Hargeisa International Airport."We strongly advise all Egyptian nationals against traveling to the North Western State of Somalia region, given the precarious security conditions there," read a statement from the…

CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt is asking its folks living in North Western State of Somalia to pack up and bounce. This plea comes amidst a budding spat with Ethiopia that's heating up like a summer BBQ. The root of this friction? Well, back in January, Ethiopia inked a deal with North Western State of Somalia for a sweet spot on the Red Sea, securing a 50-year lease granting access to 20 km of coastline. Somalia thinks this deal is a high-stakes poker game that violates its territorial hand. Standing tall beside Somalia, Egypt…

Egypt to Bolster Somalia's Military Strength CAIRO, Somalia - The Egyptian government has reaffirmed its steadfast intention to support Somalia’s federal government in its stabilization mission. The priority on the table is to modernize Somalia's military, especially given the looming threat posed by the resurgence of Al-Shabab militants. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister, emphasized that backing vital institutions, particularly the military, is crucial for Somalia. Such support empowers Somalia to defend…

CAIRO, Egypt - Egypt recently vowed to ramp up military aid to Somalia, aiming to reinforce stability and counteract regional turmoil. This pledge was revealed by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a powwow with the U.S. envoy to the Horn of Africa. This commitment underscores Egypt's strategic pivot towards the Horn of Africa, a hub vital for maritime security and anti-terrorism efforts. Abdelatty stressed that Egypt's assistance will prioritize fortifying Somalia's central administration, safeguarding its sovereignty,…

The rift between Egypt and Ethiopia has hit a boiling point recently. The discord stems back to 2011, when Ethiopia began building the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, igniting Egypt's fears over its water and food security. Recently, tensions heightened further following Egypt's rapprochement with Ethiopia’s foe, Somalia. On August 27, Egypt dispatched two C-130 military aircraft brimming with weapons and ammunition to Mogadishu. This marked Egypt’s first military aid to Somalia in over four…

But for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, addressing both the local and international audience, has led him to firmly articulate Ethiopia’s aspirations for sea access, insist on cultivating regional peace, and navigate the tricky waters of having an adversary-turned-friend in Somalia. This week, Ethiopia celebrated its New Year and National Sovereignty Day. In a televised speech, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared that any nation contemplating an invasion should think not once, but ten times. Although he refrained from naming…