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Somaliland Shuts Down Egyptian Cultural Library in Hargeisa Amid Regional Tensions The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has announced the permanent closure of the Egyptian Cultural Library in its capital, Hargeisa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland made the announcement via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that the decision to close the library was made due to security concerns. Furthermore, the ministry ordered the library’s staff to leave Hargeisa within 72 hours. According to the ministry's statement, the closure is linked to broader geopolitical issues in the region. Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Essa Kayd Mohamud, reportedly briefed diplomats from…

Recent reports and images have emerged showing Egyptian soldiers, equipment, and military aircraft arriving in Somalia. This development comes amid rising regional tensions, particularly following Ethiopia’s agreement with the self-governing Somaliland regarding port communications, signed in Addis Ababa in January 2024. In January, Ethiopia signed a 20-kilometer seaport agreement with Somaliland in Addis Ababa, further complicating relations with Somalia. The Ethiopia-Somaliland port agreement led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Somalia, prompting Somalia to seek new military alliances with Egypt and Turkey. The ongoing construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest dam on the…