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On Monday, Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland, a region within Somalia, for access to a port on the Red Sea. This deal didn't go down well with Somalia, accusing Ethiopia of endangering peace of the region. But nonetheless, Ethiopia is persistent; so in this video, we're going to take a look at Somaliland, the new deal, and what might happen next.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - What is Somaliland?
03:50 - Why Ethiopia is Desperate for a Port
06:05 - The Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
06:47 - What Happens Next?
08:18 - Sponsored Content