Saudi Arabia in Talks With Egypt, Somalia on Military Coalition
The pact aims to deepen military cooperation between Riyadh, Cairo, and Mogadishu and counter the UAE's regional influence amid rising Horn of Africa tensions.
- Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia is finalising a military coalition with Somalia and Egypt to strengthen Red Sea security while limiting United Arab Emirates influence.
- Somalia cancelled security and port agreements with the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, accusing it of violating sovereignty by moving Aidarous al-Zubaidi through its territory.
- Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will travel to Saudi Arabia soon to finalise the deal, and a Somali government spokesperson confirmed a deal is underway but declined further comment.
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Saudi Arabia in Talks With Egypt, Somalia on Military Coalition
Saudi–Egypt–Somalia military bloc ’taking shape’ amid tensions
Saudi Arabia has concluded talks with Egypt and Somalia on the formation of a new military bloc, amid efforts to curb the UAE's influence in the region, and in response to Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, according to a report. According to Bloomberg on Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia soon to finalise the agreement. The proposed pact intends to …
Saudi Arabia is working on a new military alliance with Somalia and Egypt to push back against the influence of the United Arab Emirates in the region, Middle East Eye reported.
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