Influence Operations in the Horn of Africa

Influence Operations in the Horn of Africa

From CTG's Threat Intelligence Podcast by The Counterterrorism Group

December 21, 2025 · 33 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how disinformation campaigns are impacting security in the Horn of Africa and the roles of various foreign actors.

How do disinformation campaigns shape security in the Horn of Africa? In this episode, Arnold Koka and intelligence analyst William Adams break down the region's unfolding security landscape and how foreign influence operations are intensifying existing threats. We dive into the roles of Russia, Turkey, and regional actors, the narratives shaping the information space, and what it all means for stability, security, and OSINT practitioners.

People in this episode

Host: Arnold Koka

Guest: William Adams

Topics covered

  • disinformation campaigns
  • security
  • foreign influence operations
  • OSINT
  • regional actors
  • stability

Keywords

  • disinformation
  • Horn of Africa
  • security landscape
  • foreign influence
  • OSINT
  • Russia
  • Turkey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Russia, Turkey

Places: Horn of Africa

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