Saturday 7 February 2026
Turkey
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Turkey has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, a Somalia’s defence minister said on Wednesday, confirming weeks of media reports and marking an expansion of Ankara’s military footprint in the Horn of Africa.
Late last month, Middle East Eye and Bloomberg reported that the Turkish Air Force had…
Turkey has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, a Somalia’s defence minister said on Wednesday, confirming weeks of media reports and marking an expansion of Ankara’s military footprint in the Horn of Africa.
Late last month, Middle East Eye and Bloomberg reported that the Turkish Air Force had…
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Turkey has deployed three F-16 fighter jets to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, marking a significant expansion of Ankara’s military footprint in the Horn of Africa as it deepens investments in the country’s energy and space sectors.
Multiple outlets, including Middle East Eye and Bloomberg, reported…
Turkey has deployed three F-16 fighter jets to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, marking a significant expansion of Ankara’s military footprint in the Horn of Africa as it deepens investments in the country’s energy and space sectors.
Multiple outlets, including Middle East Eye and Bloomberg, reported…
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Somalia’s president has embarked on an intensive diplomatic tour following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a move that triggered widespread condemnation and prompted an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud first traveled to Djibouti, where he met with…
Somalia’s president has embarked on an intensive diplomatic tour following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a move that triggered widespread condemnation and prompted an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud first traveled to Djibouti, where he met with…
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Puntland’s Minister of Information Mohamud Aidid Dirir has criticized Turkey’s involvement in Somalia, accusing Ankara of prioritizing its own strategic and economic interests at the expense of “Somalia’s sovereignty and long-term stability.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Aidid said Turkey’s…
Puntland’s Minister of Information Mohamud Aidid Dirir has criticized Turkey’s involvement in Somalia, accusing Ankara of prioritizing its own strategic and economic interests at the expense of “Somalia’s sovereignty and long-term stability.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Aidid said Turkey’s…
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African writers using Turkish are reshaping the borders of literature itself. Their works now stand at the crossroads of language, identity, and culture.…
African writers using Turkish are reshaping the borders of literature itself. Their works now stand at the crossroads of language, identity, and culture.…
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Somalia and Türkiye cement strongest ties with defense, energy, and space deals…
Somalia and Türkiye cement strongest ties with defense, energy, and space deals…
Interviews
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Professor Minawi speaks to Geeska about the history of Ottoman empire, its role in Africa, and why it’s important to understand its role in our common history.
“I accidentally stumbled into the field of Ottoman studies,” says Mostafa Minawi. He initially studied civil engineering and…
Professor Minawi speaks to Geeska about the history of Ottoman empire, its role in Africa, and why it’s important to understand its role in our common history.
“I accidentally stumbled into the field of Ottoman studies,” says Mostafa Minawi. He initially studied civil engineering and…
Opinion
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Turkiye’s pact with Somalia is a continuation of its cooperation with Mogadishu but is overshadowed by increased tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.
The approval of the Defence and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement signed between Somalia and Turkiye on February 8 by the…
Turkiye’s pact with Somalia is a continuation of its cooperation with Mogadishu but is overshadowed by increased tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.
The approval of the Defence and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement signed between Somalia and Turkiye on February 8 by the…
