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Saudi Arabia seeks greater influence in East Africa

The report describes Saudi Arabia pursuing a strategic role in East Africa.

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Expanded Saudi engagement could affect regional alignments and competition for influence across the Red Sea and East Africa.

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  1. Why Saudi Arabia is making a play for East Africa ↗independent.co.ug · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC

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