The geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa is undergoing significant shifts, as evidenced by Somalia's recent defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. According to Tribune Latest, this agreement marks a strategic alignment amid ongoing proxy tensions between Gulf monarchies, notably Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. The region's strategic importance is underscored by its location between the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal, a critical global trade route. This development follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland, which has been a contentious issue given that Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, a move not recognized by Mogadishu. The Tribune Latest highlights that this agreement is part of a broader pattern of military and strategic realignments in the region, with Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Prince Khalid bin Salman formalizing the cooperation.