Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Somalia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabia on military cooperation, according to a report by Al Jazeera, as the country seeks to counter Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.
The agreement comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, with Somalia opposing Israel's move to recognize Somaliland, and Saudi Arabia seeking to expand its military influence in the area.
Details of the agreement are limited, but it is seen as a significant development in the regional geopolitics, with Al Jazeera reporting that the MOU is part of Somalia's efforts to build regional support against Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
