Exclusive: UAE flights linked to Sudan war tracked from Israel to Ethiopia

A cargo plane previously linked to supplying weapons for UAE-backed fighters has been tracked on a series of flights between military bases in Abu Dhabi, Israel, and Ethiopia. These flights coincide with a spiraling power struggle between the UAE and Saudi Arabia for influence across Yemen and the Horn of Africa. The war in Sudan is a central arena for this rivalry, as the UAE supports the paramilitary RSF while Saudi Arabia backs the Sudanese Armed Forces. Amidst regional setbacks, the UAE is increasingly relying on Ethiopia as a crucial hub for its military and strategic operations.