A recent diplomatic disagreement has pushed Somalia into closer ties with Egypt and Eritrea, both of which have long-standing disputes with Ethiopia. There have been fears that th

Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea are discussing the possibility of building a security alliance. However, the move threatens to further worsen tensions in the Horn of Africa. According to a statement by the Egyptian presidency,

Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea pledged to co-operate to prevent interference in the affairs of any state in the Horn of Africa, and to bring peace to the tumultuous region, after leaders of the three countries met in the Eritrean capital on Thursday.

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In a crucial week for Somalia's security plan, discussions in Washington and New York have underscored the urgent need for preparation for the upcoming African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM),

The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia met for a three-way summit in Asmara on Thursday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa region.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi was expected in Eritrea's capital Asmara on Thursday for talks with his Eritrean counterpart Isaias Afwerki, the Egyptian presidency said. A spokesman said Mr El Sisi's visit was at Mr Afwerki's invitation and would “explore different means of boosting bilateral relations in a number of sectors in addition to