Horn of Africa in May 2026: the most important developments in politics
In the Horn of Africa in May 2026, the Red Sea was the main subject of diplomacy. On 16 May Egypt declared support for Eritrea's vision for managing the Red Sea, and the two countries signed an agreement on cooperation in maritime transport. By 21 May Ethiopia was accusing Egypt of blocking its access to the Red Sea, and reports described a diplomatic dispute between the two countries over maritime rights.
On the same day Egypt condemned the opening of what it called a fake Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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