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The problem is not new, as Kenya has previously recorded cases of citizens being mistreated or dying while working in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries
The UAE has long been influential in Somalia, participating in security initiatives, port management, and economic projects. Its presence has spanned the strategic coastline along the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, a region affected by piracy and arms trafficking.
The Cabinet concluded that the decision was adopted “in accordance with the supreme national interest of the Federal Republic of Somalia,” underscoring the government’s position that safeguarding sovereignty and unity remains paramount.
Residents in Khartoum, which is controlled by the army, told the AFP news agency that they were woken overnight by the sound of drones and explosions.
AFPTV footage captured on Sunday showed long lines of trucks moving through the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, loaded with humanitarian supplies, including food and water.
The President added that the two countries are also working closely on matters of peace and defence.
The decision was confirmed after a wave of drone attacks in Port Sudan that started on Sunday and lasted through Wednesday.
According to the U.S. Treasury, many of those designated were previously targeted by the United States in May 2024.