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Somali, Turkish presidents hold talks to deepen cooperation on security, energy and development
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 01, 2025

Beyond policy matters, President Erdoğan extended his congratulations to President Hassan and the Somali people ahead of the upcoming Eid ul-Adha holi...

Turkey pledges support for Somalia in fight against Al-Shabaab insurgents
Yassin Juma  |  Mar 31, 2025

Turkey pledged to enhance military training for Somali forces and boost intelligence-sharing to weaken Al-Shabaab’s networks.

Turkish President Erdogan to visit Ethiopia, Somalia after brokering landmark deal
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 16, 2024

Speaking at an event in Turkey’s eastern province of Erzurum, Erdogan highlighted the lengthy negotiations that led to the breakthrough.

Mixed signals from Mogadishu as initial Ethiopia-Somaliland deal talks end with no resolution
Yassin Juma  |  Jul 06, 2024

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he had no faith in Ethiopia backing down from the MoU with Somaliland

President Erdogan concedes defeat in Turkey local polls
AFP  |  Apr 01, 2024

Erdogan, 70, had launched an all-out personal campaign to win back Istanbul, the economic powerhouse where he was once mayor. 

Voting under way in Turkey local elections
AFP  |  Mar 31, 2024

All eyes will be on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.

Somalia Parliament approves maritime defence deal with Turkey
Amina Wako  |  Feb 21, 2024

This agreement grants Ankara the right to receive 30 per cent of the marine resources in exchange for securing the country's coastline.

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