Somalia and Saudi Arabia Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

Somalia has signed a military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to bolster defense ties amid regional tensions following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. The pact, aimed at enhancing military collaboration, follows a similar agreement with Qatar focused on security and defense capabilities. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has vowed to confront any Israeli military presence in Somaliland, while Somalia has also severed ties with the UAE over its alleged support for Israeli interests. The situation reflects broader geopolitical shifts in the Horn of Africa.

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