Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Annexation Attempt Over Somaliland Sea Deal

The dispute centers on a maritime agreement granting Ethiopia access to Somaliland's coast, which Somalia claims as its territory.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of Somalia through a sea access deal with Somaliland.
The agreement, not publicly disclosed, reportedly allows Ethiopia to build a port and naval base in Somaliland under a 50-year lease.
Somalia objects to the deal, viewing it as an attack on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed downplays fears of armed conflict, stating no intention to go to war with Somalia.
The dispute has led to tensions at the African Union summit, with Somalia's president alleging Ethiopian security forces tried to block his access.