The leaders of Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia have solidified an alliance formed amid strained relations with Ethiopia, following a summit in the Eritrean capital on Thursday (October 10). Security and cooperationOne of the primary outcomes of the meeting was the formation of a trilateral committee comprising the foreign ministers of Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia. The deepening ties between Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia may further complicate the already fraught relations, particularly with Addis Ababa. Ethiopia and Eritrea had previously signed a peace agreement in 2018, ending decades of hostilities that followed a brutal border war. While the leaders of Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt denied any intentions to escalate tensions with Ethiopia, the formation of this alliance will likely be viewed with concern in Addis Ababa.

Source: Ethiopian News October 11, 2024 14:55 UTC