Africa: Gulf Attention Is Turning Inward - Why the Iran War Could Destabilise the Horn of Africa

Africa: Gulf Attention Is Turning Inward - Why the Iran War Could Destabilise the Horn of Africa

Analysis - Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions in the Horn of Africa over the past decade. The countries in this region include Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somaliland, Somalia and Djibouti.

Gulf States Attention Is Turning Inward: Why The Iran War Could Destabilise The Horn of Africa

Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University Gulf states have been opportunistic players in the Horn of Africa Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions in the Horn of Africa over the past decade. The countries in this region include Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somaliland, Somalia and Djibouti. As a result, the US-Israel war on Iran matters for the Horn, where Gulf money, Gulf diplomacy and Gu…

Gulf attention is turning inward: why the Iran war could destabilise the Horn of Africa

Published: March 9, 2026 1.54pm GMT Source: The Conversation Author: Brendon J. Cannon Associate Professor, Khalifa University Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions in the Horn of Africa over the past decade. The countries in this region include Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somaliland, Somalia and Djibouti. As a result, the US-Israel war on Iran matters for the Horn, where Gulf money,…

Gulf investment in Africa faces review as US-Iran conflict escalates

Rising tensions between the US and Iran are prompting Gulf states to review their overseas investment strategies.The post Gulf investment in Africa faces review as US-Iran conflict escalates appeared first on Investment Monitor.