Egypt's president said on Sunday it will not allow any threat to Somalia, after Ethiopia said it would consider recognizing an independence claim by Somaliland in a deal that would give it access to a seaport. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but has not won recognition from any country. "Egypt will not allow anyone to threaten Somalia or affect its security," Sissi said, speaking at a news conference with visiting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. "Do not try Egypt, or try to threaten its brothers especially if they ask it to intervene," he added. Relations between Egypt and Ethiopia, which share use of the Nile River, have been tense for years over a major dam Ethiopia has built on the Blue Nile.

Source: Ethiopian News January 21, 2024 14:06 UTC