Somali President Rejects Israeli Naval Base Plans, Offers Ethiopia Port Access

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly rejected any Israeli military presence, alleging Israel seeks a naval base in Berbera to project power toward the Gulf and Iran. He simultaneously signaled readiness to grant Ethiopia sea port access, a move that could reshape regional alignments. The claim about Israeli intentions is unverified, but the statement marks a firm policy stance with potential to escalate tensions in the Horn of Africa.