"Ethiopia Secures Red Sea Port Access Through Historic Somaliland Agreement"
Ethiopia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the self-declared independent region of Somaliland to gain access to a stretch of Somaliland's coastline, potentially allowing Ethiopia to establish a marine force base. This move is part of a broader effort to strengthen security, economic, and political ties between the two, with Ethiopia indicating future recognition of Somaliland's independence. The agreement has sparked controversy with Somalia, which claims Somaliland as part of its territory and insists on its indivisible sovereignty. The Somali government plans to discuss the matter further, highlighting the regional complexities surrounding Somaliland's quest for international recognition.