Understanding the Egypt-Somalia Defense Pact and Its Effects on Regional Alliances

Wednesday’s defense pact between Egypt and Somalia has significant implications for the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, particularly affecting relations between Somalia and Ethiopia, as well as Egypt and Ethiopia. This agreement comes amid heightened tensions due to Ethiopia's controversial deal with Somaliland, which has exacerbated regional rivalries and could potentially reshape alliances in the region.

Background of the Defense Pact