Somalia: Berbera Airport Being Transformed Into Military Hub, French Newspaper Reports

Somalia: Berbera Airport Being Transformed Into Military Hub, French Newspaper Reports

Mogadishu, July 7 -- A major military construction project is underway at Berbera airport in Somaliland, according to a report by French daily Le Monde, which said the facility is being converted from a civilian airport into a strategic military base for the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the United States.

UAE discreetly builds military base in Somaliland for US and Israel

Berbera is attracting interest due to its strategic location at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Satellite images reviewed by Le Monde reveal that Berbera Airport has been expanding since October 2025.

Red Sea tensions rise as French report claims military base is being built in Somaliland

MEMO | July 7, 2026 A report published by the French newspaper Le Monde says satellite image analysis indicates the gradual construction of a military base in the city of Berbera in the self-declared region of Somaliland. According to the report, the project is being supported by the United Arab Emirates and is intended to serve the interests of the United States and Israel. Le Monde said satellite images reviewed by the newspaper showed continu…

UAE Reportedly Building Military Base in Berbera for Potential Joint Use by UAE, U.S., and Israel – Somali Dispatch

BERBERA – French newspaper Le Monde has reported that a new military base is under construction in Berbera, Somaliland, funded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and is expected to be used by the UAE, the United States, and Israel. According to the report, Berbera Airport has undergone major expansion since late 2025. Satellite imagery reviewed by the newspaper reportedly shows the construction of large underground tunnels south of the runway. A…

Report says UAE secretly building North Western State of Somalia military base for U.S., Israel – Axadle | Stay Informed with Horn of Africa Headlines

Monday July 6, 2026 Hargeisa (AX)  — A large military facility is allegedly taking shape near Berbera airport in North Western State of Somalia, backed by undisclosed funding from the United Arab Emirates and potentially intended for use by the UAE, the United States and Israel, French newspaper Le Monde has reported. According to Le […]