North African nation Egypt is considering opening up a military base in Somaliland. A delegation from Egypt met with Somaliland president Musa Bihi Abdi this week where the proposal of setting up a military base in north-west regions of the country was presented. China, France and the United States setting base in Djibouti. A military base in Somaliland will not only be strategic for Egypt’s interests in the Horn but also offer Somaliland an opportunity to push the North African superpower to offer it international recognition it seriously needs. Ethiopian government meanwhile is not amused with Egypt plans to set up a military base in Somaliland.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2020 21:33 UTC