Sheikh Shakhbout Bin Nahyan, UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, arrived unexpectedly in Mogadishu.

[Fobnimo Till I Dhimo]

 

[Ghengis Kaarhis]

It’s over

 

[Fobnimo Till I Dhimo]

The UAE, unsettled by Qatar’s support for Somalia’s defense through the purchase of the latest Turkish drone for approximately $9M, has sent its state foreign minister and a high-level delegation to Villa Somalia. It’s clear the Abu Dhabi is aiming to preempt any potential escalation or realignment in Somalia's defense strategy that could affect the regional balance of power. Just earlier today, Bin Zayed called the President.

 

[Step a side]

USA not happy with Turkey’s role in Somalia. Which is why the defensive minister was sacked

 

[Ashraf]

USA not happy with Turkey’s role in Somalia. Which is why the defensive minister was sacked

Thought it was the Americans that were upset. Why is the UAE always on our goose

 

[Itsnotthateasy]

Imagine giving this weapon to a unelected clan leader. Sheer madness by the Qataris but they have a reckless streak and work with all kinds of unsavoury regimes.

 

[RiceMuncher]

Imagine giving this weapon to a unelected clan leader. Sheer madness by the Qataris but they have a reckless streak and work with all kinds of unsavoury regimes.

Akinci hoovering above Cirro whole day like

@Itsnotthateasy

 

[Itsnotthateasy]

Akinci hoovering above Cirro whole day like

@Itsnotthateasy

Its' more likely to be used against his political opponents in Mogadishu. So you should worry about yourself.

You should be worried someone as unhinged as HSM has access to that kind of firepower.

 

[Step a side]

Thought it was the Americans that were upset. Why is the UAE always on our goose

UAE does America’s job in Africa. USA wants Somalia to reduce Turkey’s influence in Somalia.

 

[Hotchick12]

UAE does America’s job in Africa. USA wants Somalia to reduce Turkey’s influence in Somalia.

which is never going to happen when the biggest backer of somaliland is uae

 

[Hotchick12]

do you think it’s kind of suspicious that they the americans and uae are coming around when the oil report is due in april, all these things is making me sure that there is a big oil deposit

 

[RiceMuncher]

do you think it’s kind of suspicious that they the americans and uae are coming around when the oil report is due in april, all these things is making me sure that there is a big oil deposit

The turks are also investing in swaying public opinion now.

Turkey expands media influence in Africa with TRT Somali launch

 

[always hungryy]

UAE needs to be dumped. Cut ties with them.

I supporting them for long time for the purpose of grabbing some $$$ but juice is no longer worth the squeeze. But now I'm putting national sovereignty over money, the timing is right now.

 

[MVPSOM]

Why don't UAE take them in?
They share the same language and culture.

 

[Shayla]

UAE are a cancer.