Turkey’s Erdogan heads to Ethiopia amid tensions over Horn of Africa The Turkish leader is expected to raise Ankara’s concerns over Somalia’s territorial integrity while discussing ways to deepen bilateral ties with Addis Ababa. Turkey
Turkey declares Somalia unity a priority after Israel's Somaliland recognition Ankara has designated Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as a national security priority in its latest expression of support. Turkey
Somalia, Qatar sign defense pact after Mogadishu scraps UAE deals: What to know Somalia and Qatar signed a defense cooperation agreement in Doha on Monday to strengthen bilateral military ties and security collaboration, days after Mogadishu ended all its contracts with the United Arab Emirates. Somalia
Somalia cancels UAE agreements amid Yemen, Somaliland divide: What to know The Somali government said that the decision was a response to "reports and strong evidence of illegal measures to harm the sovereignty" of Somalia. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Turkey casts Israel’s Somaliland move as overreach, but Somalia’s fragility poses risks By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump warns Iran over protesters as unrest spreads nationwide By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Israel’s Somaliland gamble: Redrawing influence in the Horn of Africa By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump-Netanyahu talks end with few new answers By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Somalia’s president heads to Turkey as Israel’s Somaliland recognition rattles region The Somali leader’s visit comes amid a heightened Turkish-Israeli rivalry, fueled by Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, in the region and beyond. Turkey
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida Trump is meeting Netanyahu amid growing US frustration over stalled Gaza phase two talks, as Israel’s recognition of Somaliland sparked international backlash — and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Turkey moves into Somalia’s untapped oil, raises stakes in Horn of Africa Turkey’s plan to start drilling in 2026 marks its most assertive bid yet to secure a strategic foothold in Somalia, as Mogadishu continues to fight an Islamist insurgency. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Somaliland leader courts Ethiopia in recognition push: What to know Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi visited Ethiopia for talks focused on security and economic cooperation as the Somali breakaway territory seeks global recognition. Somalia
Egypt, Somalia discuss military ties as Cairo set to deploy troops for AU mission The Egyptian and Somali defense ministers met in Cairo to discuss strengthening military cooperation, marking the latest sign of deepening military ties between the two African nations amid the volatile situation in the Horn of Africa. Egypt
Somalia, UAE hold talks as tensions simmer over Puntland, Somaliland The visit occurred on the same day that Somalia's president met with Sudan’s intelligence chief. United Arab Emirates
Somaliland fumes over Turkish envoy's meeting with rebel figure: What to know As diplomatic tensions flare between Ankara and Hargeisa after a Turkish envoy met a rebel figure in Mogadishu, Ankara is downplaying the encounter as circumstantial. Somalia
Somaliland leader to visit Washington as US weighs recognition: What to know Somaliland, whose independence from Somalia remains unrecognized internationally, is reaching out to the Trump administration with strategic offers — including discussions about hosting displaced Gazans — to secure US recognition. United States
Somalia’s Puntland releases Turkey arms cargo ship: What to know Talks between Turkey and Puntland follow the seizure of a military cargo ship amid simmering disputes over authority with Mogadishu. Turkey
Somalia's FM visits Azerbaijan, talks energy cooperation: What we know Somalia and Azerbaijan agreed to strengthen cooperation in various fields during the Somali foreign minister’s visit to Baku. Somalia
Trump travel ban 2.0: Assessing the impact on Mideast nations Trump’s new decision excludes Syria and Iraq, both of which were part of his previous ban issued during his first term in 2017. Syria
Analysis Against Ethiopia, Egypt courts East African states over Nile dam dispute Tensions over a wide range of issues, including Ethiopia’s ambitions for Red Sea access, are likely to worsen the dispute with Egypt over Addis Ababa’s controversial dam on the Nile River. By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics
