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Horn of Africa Leaders Meet on Tensions
Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia discuss regional conflicts and unresolved issues in El Alamein.
In brief
Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia discuss regional conflicts and unresolved issues in El Alamein. Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia met in El Alamein to address tensions including Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and Somaliland's secessionist ambitions. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Leaders meet in El Alamein
Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia met on Sunday, 4 October, to discuss regional tensions and unresolved issues.
Reaffirmed principles for peace
The meeting confirmed principles including respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and cooperation on Nile water resources.
Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Egypt strongly criticized Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam completed in 2015 over water access concerns.
Sudan's Transitional Council support
Sudan's Transitional Council received regional backing amid civil war and accusations of Ethiopian support for Rapid Support Forces.
Eritrea's Tigray conflict concerns
Eritrea is engaged in hostilities with Tigray, allied with militias opposing Ethiopia's government.
Somaliland secessionist ambitions
Somaliland seeks to carve out territory in Somalia, a concern for Ethiopia's access to the Red Sea.
Regional security concerns
The meeting cannot yet form an alliance but may respond to potential regional security deterioration.
The big picture
Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia met in El Alamein to address tensions including Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and Somaliland's secessionist ambitions.
