Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia Forge Security Pact Amid Regional Tensions

The alliance aims to counter Ethiopia's influence and address security challenges in the Horn of Africa.

Leaders of Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia met in Asmara to strengthen regional security cooperation.
The summit addressed disputes with Ethiopia, including its Nile dam project and Somaliland port agreement.
Somalia has accepted Egypt's offer to deploy peacekeeping troops as the African Union mission winds down.
The alliance seeks to bolster Somalia's fight against al-Shabab and maintain territorial integrity.
Eritrea's relations with Ethiopia have cooled despite previous cooperation during the Tigray conflict.