Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?
- Cairo, Egypt – A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a senior US envoy reflects growing efforts to coordinate approaches to security challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
- The discussions come as Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions reshape regional politics, Red Sea shipping remains under pressure, and countries reassess old alliances and security partnerships.
- Few public details have emerged from the discussions.
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- Cairo, Egypt – A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a senior US envoy reflects growing efforts to coordinate approaches to security challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
- The discussions come as Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions reshape regional politics, Red Sea shipping remains under pressure, and countries reassess old alliances and security partnerships.
- Few public details have emerged from the discussions.
Sources: Al Jazeera