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Inside the Campaign Against Türkiye’s Role in Somalia

Inside the Campaign Against Türkiye’s Role in Somalia

SOMALIA STREAM and GAYLAND MEDIA are central to a campaign against Türkiye’s military training and infrastructure work in Somalia, according to confidential sources who link the effort to Somali opposition actors and UAE interests.

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Bosaso Mercenary Route Puts Puntland’s Deni Under Scrutiny

Bosaso Mercenary Route Puts Puntland’s Deni Under Scrutiny

Puntland’s Deni Accused of Helping RSF as Investigation Traces Mercenary Route Through Bosaso. Fighters described travelling through Kufra in eastern Libya and Bosaso in Somalia’s Puntland region before being flown or driven into areas controlled by the RSF in Darfur.

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Kenya Faces Allegations of UAE-Backed Interference in Somalia

Kenya Faces Allegations of UAE-Backed Interference in Somalia

Kenya wants Al-Shabaab to remain active and strong inside Somalia to keep the federal government weak and preserve its influence over Jubaland. Nairobi seeks to maintain Jubbaland as a proxy rather than allow it to operate independently within Somalia’s federal system.

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Opposition Preparing Mogadishu Offensive, Source Says

Opposition Preparing Mogadishu Offensive, Source Says

Mogadishu has become more peaceful and safer over the past four years. The city has made hard-earned progress. Any return to fighting would put those gains at risk. Residents deserve lasting security and a future free from political violence.

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Saudi Arabia Faces a New Crisis as Houthi Attacks Spread

Saudi Arabia faces attacks at home and a Houthi offensive across the border in Yemen. A drone attack has disabled the kingdom’s East-West Pipeline, while missiles and drones have struck Saudi cities. At the same time, Houthi fighters have advanced against forces backed by Riyadh.

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