Addis Ababa, Feb 5, 2026 (AFP) - Horn of Africa becoming 'battleground' for rival Gulf monarchies

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2026-02-05

On a hill overlooking the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, a giant new palace is emerging, funded by the Emiratis and an ostentatious sign of the way Gulf monarchies are battling for influence in the Horn of Africa. The Horn -- that comprises Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea -- is a highly strategic spot on one of the world's busiest trade routes between the Suez Canal and the Indian Ocean and lies just across the Red Sea from the Middle E......

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