MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on Monday, amid rising tensions following Ethiopia’s announcement of the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
In a statement, Villa Somalia said the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, with Egypt pledging to build a new embassy compound in Mogadishu—signaling renewed interest in deepening ties with Somalia.
However, local media reports suggest that President Mohamud’s visit was prompted by Egypt’s desire to explore possible support from Somalia in response to Ethiopia’s completion of the GERD, which Cairo views as a significant threat to its water security.
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