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Israel alarmed by Egypt’s expanding Somalia footprint

Tel Aviv (Somalia Today) – Israeli political and security circles have sounded the alarm over Egypt’s rapidly expanding military and diplomatic footprint in Somalia, viewing...

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Saudi Arabia in talks on military alliance with Egypt, Somalia

Riyadh (Somalia Today) — Saudi Arabia is moving to deepen security coordination with Egypt and Somalia as it seeks to reinforce Red Sea stability...

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Egypt shares UAE military intel with Saudi Arabia to mend ties

Cairo (Somalia Today) — Egypt has passed sensitive intelligence on United Arab Emirates (UAE) naval operations to Saudi Arabia, including tracking data on Emirati...

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Iran warns it will hit US bases, Israel if attacked

Tehran (Somalia Today) — Iran’s parliament speaker warned on Sunday that Tehran would strike U.S. bases, ships and Israel if Washington attacks Iran, as...

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Saudi calls for Islamic stance to reject Somaliland recognition

Jeddah (Somalia Today) — Saudi Arabia on Saturday urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to “categorically” reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling for...

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Where has STC chief Zubaidi fled to? – Is Somalia possible

Aden (Somalia Today) — Yemen’s southern separatist leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, has disappeared from public view after the Saudi-led coalition announced he failed to board...

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Turkey, Saudi align to back Somalia’s unity after Israel move

Riyadh (Somalia Today) – Somalia’s foreign minister arrived in Riyadh on Sunday for talks to reinforce the nation's unity and sovereignty, while Turkish President...

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UAE-backed Yemen separatist seeks independence referendum

Mukalla (Somalia Today) — UAE-backed separatists in Yemen announced on Friday they will hold a referendum on independence after a two-year transition, a dramatic...