"Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Deal Sparks International Outcry and Statehood Debate"
Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland signed a deal granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for recognizing Somaliland's independence, sparking widespread condemnation. Somalia, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the United States, the European Union, the African Union, Turkey, and Egypt have all criticized the agreement, citing violations of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The deal has heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa, with calls for diplomatic dialogue to resolve the issue and maintain regional peace and stability.