Ethiopia Secures Red Sea Access via Somaliland Amid Regional Tensions

Somaliland's Defense Minister Resigns, Somalia Seeks International Support, as Deal Sparks Protests and Concerns Over Regional Stability

Ethiopia and Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, have signed a controversial deal granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea via Somaliland's coastline.
Somaliland's Defense Minister, Abdiqani Mohamud Ateye, has resigned in protest of the agreement, citing concerns over the stationing of Ethiopian troops in Somaliland and the potential compromise of Somaliland's sovereignty.
Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its territory, has protested the deal and sought international support, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visiting neighboring Eritrea for backing.
The agreement has sparked protests across Somaliland, with citizens divided over the potential economic benefits and the fear of compromising their sovereignty.
Long-term implications of the deal could affect regional stability, with potential impacts on states like Djibouti and Egypt.