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

The rift has pushed Somalia closer to Egypt, a country that has long been at odds with Ethiopia over Addis Ababa's construction of a massive hydroelectric dam on the Nile River. ・Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in strengthening the Somali army against terrorism and securing borders.

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,

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, 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.