Somalia signs defence pact with Saudi Arabia amid Gulf rivalries in Horn of Africa

Somalia signs defence pact with Saudi Arabia amid Gulf rivalries in Horn of Africa
Somalia and Saudi Arabia have inked a defence pact, bolstering military ties amid growing regional rivalries in the Horn of Africa. This development follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a move Somalia views as destabilizing. The agreement aims to enhance Somalia's military capabilities and protect its territorial integrity, signaling a strategic realignment in a crucial trade route.