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Why Saudi Arabia is making a play for East Africa

Published by The Independent Uganda By The Independent · 30 August 2026 at 20:53
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Why Saudi Arabia is making a play for East Africa
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Riyadh wants ports, minerals, food and influence. East African governments want the capital NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | In late January, a delegation of Saudi Arabian investors and officials arrived in Port Lamu, Kenya, with an eye on one of East Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Led by Saudi Arabian Ambassador, Khalid … The post Why Saudi Arabia is making a play for East Africa appeared first on T

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