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A video clip shows a convoy belonging to the UAE backed RSF leaving the city of Al-Fashir after its fall, featuring several UAE-made Spartan armored vehicles. This is one of the clearest pieces of evidence proving the UAE’s direct support for the RSF.

A video clip shows a convoy belonging to the UAE backed RSF leaving the city of Al-Fashir after its fall, featuring several UAE-made Spartan armored vehicles. This is one of the clearest pieces of evidence proving the UAE’s direct support for the RSF.

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They destroyed Khartoum, one of the most important capitals of the Islamic world, with the UAE, the RSF, and these Colombian mercenaries. These soldiers were brought from Bosaso, Somalia, under the patronage of Puntland regional president Said Deni. Sudan must recognize its enemy. #KeepEyesOnSudan

They destroyed Khartoum, one of the most important capitals of the Islamic world, with the UAE, the RSF, and these Colombian mercenaries. These soldiers were brought from Bosaso, Somalia, under the patronage of Puntland regional president Said Deni. Sudan must recognize its enemy. #KeepEyesOnSudan

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HUGE: Speaking at Planning and Budget Commission on the 2026 budget of the Minister of Energy Bayraktar announced that Türkiye will begin drilling (creating wells for oil extraction) in #Somalia in 2026. “We have completed seismic surveys in three blocks within Somalia’s offshore areas. Within the scope of this project, based on the interpretation and mapping of geological and seismic data, we plan to move to the drilling phase in 2026.” Referring to Türkiye's overseas oil and gas exploration activities, Bayraktar said.

HUGE: Speaking at Planning and Budget Commission on the 2026 budget of the Minister of Energy Bayraktar announced that Türkiye will begin drilling (creating wells for oil extraction) in #Somalia in 2026. “We have completed seismic surveys in three blocks within Somalia’s offshore areas. Within the scope of this project, based on the interpretation and mapping of geological and seismic data, we plan to move to the drilling phase in 2026.” Referring to Türkiye's overseas oil and gas exploration activities, Bayraktar said.

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#Ethiopia is in economic collapse, with at least three separatist groups freely operating inside the country. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed can not travel beyond Addis Ababa and Jigjiga because he don’t have control. Last year he provoked #Somalia, and now he is provoking one of the region’s strongest military powers with threats of war.

#Ethiopia is in economic collapse, with at least three separatist groups freely operating inside the country. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed can not travel beyond Addis Ababa and Jigjiga because he don’t have control. Last year he provoked #Somalia, and now he is provoking one of the region’s strongest military powers with threats of war.

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UAE through its contractors barred all miners in Puntland from using smart devices when they are at work, looting natural resources in Somalia. This is a video shared online for some in assembly area, while a foreigner supervises them (likely Yemeni intermediary). It was filmed anonymously by a Somali translator.

UAE through its contractors barred all miners in Puntland from using smart devices when they are at work, looting natural resources in Somalia. This is a video shared online for some in assembly area, while a foreigner supervises them (likely Yemeni intermediary). It was filmed anonymously by a Somali translator.

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Since the establishment of the 3rd Republic, Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has been experiencing its most secure period. However, expired warlord-politicians are now trying to stir up trouble. Somalia has defeated Al-Shabab, and it will defeat these warlord politicians through a one person, one vote system.

Since the establishment of the 3rd Republic, Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has been experiencing its most secure period. However, expired warlord-politicians are now trying to stir up trouble. Somalia has defeated Al-Shabab, and it will defeat these warlord politicians through a one person, one vote system.

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Footage from October 22 shows a cargo plane from the UAE delivering a new group of Colombian mercenaries to Bosaso. These mercenaries, fighting alongside RSF militants, used drones targeting El-Fashir, #Sudan to kill civilians.

Footage from October 22 shows a cargo plane from the UAE delivering a new group of Colombian mercenaries to Bosaso. These mercenaries, fighting alongside RSF militants, used drones targeting El-Fashir, #Sudan to kill civilians.

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167,937 views • 10 months ago

Massacre in El Fasher, sponsored by the UAE, has begun. Images and footages are emerging of thousands of Sudanese people being slaughtered as they try to flee the city. The world watches in silence.

Massacre in El Fasher, sponsored by the UAE, has begun. Images and footages are emerging of thousands of Sudanese people being slaughtered as they try to flee the city. The world watches in silence.

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58,422 views • 10 months ago

Sudanese Prime Minister and cabinet members are being warmly received in Eritrea, the only neighboring country that does not show hostility toward Sudan

Sudanese Prime Minister and cabinet members are being warmly received in Eritrea, the only neighboring country that does not show hostility toward Sudan

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56,564 views • 11 months ago

Another war allegedly stirred by the UAE in the Horn of Africa appears to be approaching. Senipr Ethiopian general stated: ‘Our internal forces, such as Fano and the TPLF, please leave us alone. We are preparing for a major operation to attack the port of Assab in Eritrea.

Another war allegedly stirred by the UAE in the Horn of Africa appears to be approaching. Senipr Ethiopian general stated: ‘Our internal forces, such as Fano and the TPLF, please leave us alone. We are preparing for a major operation to attack the port of Assab in Eritrea.

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28,183 views • 10 months ago

AKINCI stays in the air 24/7 for the Somali people 🇸🇴

AKINCI stays in the air 24/7 for the Somali people 🇸🇴

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40,623 views • 1 year ago

#Somalia is set to start drilling its own oil, with the country holding a lot of barrels in reserves. One of Africa’s most inspiring stories is about to unfold with cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia. 🇹🇷🇸🇴 This could be a game-changer for the Horn of Africa nation, marking a new era of economic growth and energy independence.

#Somalia is set to start drilling its own oil, with the country holding a lot of barrels in reserves. One of Africa’s most inspiring stories is about to unfold with cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia. 🇹🇷🇸🇴 This could be a game-changer for the Horn of Africa nation, marking a new era of economic growth and energy independence.

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27,625 views • 10 months ago

A demonstration took place today in Ceelbuuh, where protesters burned the Puntland flag. The crowd accused Puntland President Said Deni of being responsible for the death of their clan chief, Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim, who was killed in an airstrike.

A demonstration took place today in Ceelbuuh, where protesters burned the Puntland flag. The crowd accused Puntland President Said Deni of being responsible for the death of their clan chief, Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim, who was killed in an airstrike.

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29,913 views • 1 year ago

“Anyone who carries a heart in their chest—not a stone—cannot accept the massacres committed against civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher in recent days. We cannot remain silent in the face of this,” —Erdoğan said during his opening speech at the 41st session of COMCEC of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Istanbul. —Turkish President Erdoğan, in a statement today, strongly condemned the massacres that took place in Sudan’s El-Fasher city, emphasizing that the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty must be protected.

“Anyone who carries a heart in their chest—not a stone—cannot accept the massacres committed against civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher in recent days. We cannot remain silent in the face of this,” —Erdoğan said during his opening speech at the 41st session of COMCEC of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Istanbul. —Turkish President Erdoğan, in a statement today, strongly condemned the massacres that took place in Sudan’s El-Fasher city, emphasizing that the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty must be protected.

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25,610 views • 10 months ago

EXPOSED: ISRAELI RADAR SYSTEMS CAUGHT OPERATING AT UAE BASE IN BOSASO On March 5, I exposed that Puntland's leader, Said Deni, had allowed the installation of military radar systems in Bosaso under a UAE-Israel partnership. At the time, the Puntland administration denied everything claiming there were no radars and accusing me of spreading lies. Well, here's the proof. So tell me, Puntland authorities is this just a TV antenna?

EXPOSED: ISRAELI RADAR SYSTEMS CAUGHT OPERATING AT UAE BASE IN BOSASO On March 5, I exposed that Puntland's leader, Said Deni, had allowed the installation of military radar systems in Bosaso under a UAE-Israel partnership. At the time, the Puntland administration denied everything claiming there were no radars and accusing me of spreading lies. Well, here's the proof. So tell me, Puntland authorities is this just a TV antenna?

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30,823 views • 1 year ago

The #Somali Air Force's paratroopers dazzled at Turkey's EFES 2024 exercise. Turkey-Somali military relations are progressing to historic levels. The Somali Air Force is poised to become the best in East Africa soon. 🇹🇷🇸🇴

The #Somali Air Force's paratroopers dazzled at Turkey's EFES 2024 exercise. Turkey-Somali military relations are progressing to historic levels. The Somali Air Force is poised to become the best in East Africa soon. 🇹🇷🇸🇴

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38,432 views • 2 years ago

Bright days are ahead for #Somalia! The data analysis of the Somalia offshore drilling conducted in cooperation with TPAO is nearing completion. —The analysis results will be announced in December 2025. —There are high expectations of significant oil reserves off the coast of Galmudug!

Bright days are ahead for #Somalia! The data analysis of the Somalia offshore drilling conducted in cooperation with TPAO is nearing completion. —The analysis results will be announced in December 2025. —There are high expectations of significant oil reserves off the coast of Galmudug!

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18,728 views • 11 months ago

UAE is no longer just an investment hub; it has become one of the world’s most interventionist militia lovers. In the past decade it has operated in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Chad and Mozambique — backing groups like the RSF and Haftar with weapons, drones and mercenaries. Today it has around 10 foreign bases and 5,000 personnel abroad. EDGE Group is expanding its reach by investing in global arms companies.

UAE is no longer just an investment hub; it has become one of the world’s most interventionist militia lovers. In the past decade it has operated in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Chad and Mozambique — backing groups like the RSF and Haftar with weapons, drones and mercenaries. Today it has around 10 foreign bases and 5,000 personnel abroad. EDGE Group is expanding its reach by investing in global arms companies.

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15,265 views • 10 months ago

Due to the war in Sudan, Turkish Airlines had not operated flights since 2023, but today it carried out its first flight to Port Sudan. With this, the people of Sudan can now return to their country from all around the world with high quality and comfort. ✈️ 🇹🇷 🇸🇩

Due to the war in Sudan, Turkish Airlines had not operated flights since 2023, but today it carried out its first flight to Port Sudan. With this, the people of Sudan can now return to their country from all around the world with high quality and comfort. ✈️ 🇹🇷 🇸🇩

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16,524 views • 1 year ago

“For people like me, there is no home to return to for those who survived in El Fasher.” The words of Ahmed Abdullah from El Fasher, who joined yesterday’s protest in Ankara against the UAE-backed El Fasher massacre, mean a lot to anyone whose heart is not made of stone.

“For people like me, there is no home to return to for those who survived in El Fasher.” The words of Ahmed Abdullah from El Fasher, who joined yesterday’s protest in Ankara against the UAE-backed El Fasher massacre, mean a lot to anyone whose heart is not made of stone.

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14,282 views • 10 months ago