Though far-removed from the Gulf, East Africa has been shaken by the Arab diplomatic crisis gripping Qatar. Military expansionThe importance of the Horn of Africa to Gulf nations can be seen with just a glance at a map. Another Emirati military base will be built in Somalia's breakaway northern territory of Somaliland. Analysts believe all these Gulf military installations will become permanent features in East Africa. Meanwhile, Eritrea hosts the UAE military base at Assab while siding with the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.

Source: Ethiopian News August 30, 2017 13:46 UTC