Ethiopia warns of potential instability in Horn of Africa due to Somalia military cooperation with 'external actors'

The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry has accused Somalia of “colluding with external actors” following recent military aid provided to the country by Egypt, Anadolu Agency reports. In a press statement issued Wednesday, Ethiopia warned that these developments, coupled with the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to a new peace support mission, could lead to increased instability in the Horn of Africa. The Ethiopian government expressed deep concern that the region is entering “uncharted waters” as preparations for this transition continue stressing that Ethiopia, along with other Troop Contributing Countries, has repeatedly called for caution, but these calls have not been heeded. The Ministry noted that, despite tangible progress made in peace talks between Somalia and Ethiopia, […]