Egypt aims to undercut Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa

Significance This comes amid rising tensions in the Horn of Africa ever since Somaliland and Ethiopia signed an agreement in January giving the latter land to build a naval facility in return for recognition of the former’s independence. This has angered Somalia, which considers Somaliland part of its territory. Egypt has supported Somalia by supplying warms and expressing readiness to deploy troops. Impacts Egyptian forces will likely clash with Islamist militants active in Somalia, resulting in casualties and deaths. Prospects of any new mediation efforts between Ethiopia and Egypt are dim for now. Egypt’s role in Sudan will attract increasing scrutiny.