President Sisi says Egypt Will Not Allow Any Threat to Somalia or Its Security

Egypt Stands Firm in Support of Somalia and Condemns Ethiopia’s Actions

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt expressed his country’s unwavering support for Somalia during a meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud on Sunday 21 January.  The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and regional developments, with President Sisi emphasizing Egypt’s opposition to Ethiopia’s illegal encroachment on the territories of other countries.  He made it clear that Egypt did not object to Ethiopia’s access to the se…

President Sisi says Egypt will not allow any threat to Somalia or its security

Egypt's President warns against any threat to Somalia after Ethiopia considers recognizing Somaliland's independence claim.

Sissi says Egypt will not tolerate threats to Somalia

The Egyptian leader's words came after Ethiopia said it might recognize breakaway Somaliland to gain access to the sea. Somaliland's independence claim, dating back to 1991, has never been recognized by other nations.

Egypt’s el-Sisi says Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia

El-Sisi’s comments come amid dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the latter’s deal with Somaliland.

Egypt's leader el-Sissi slams Ethiopia-Somaliland coastline deal and vows support for Somalia

Egypt's leader said Sunday his country stands shoulder to shoulder with Somalia in its dispute with landlocked Ethiopia, which struck a deal with Somaliland to obtain access to the sea and establish a marine force base.