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
After defense deal, Turkey and Somalia ink energy accord amid Somaliland tensions Turkey is hailing its new agreement with Somalia as it works to enhance its presence in the Horn of Africa. Turkey
Turkey confirms Somalia maritime security deal amid Somaliland tensions Somalia ratified a defense cooperation agreement signed with Turkey earlier this month that would see Ankara help Mogadishu secure its maritime interests. Turkey
Turkey, Somalia sign defense deal in wake of Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement The deal, which includes cooperation against terrorism, comes as tensions in the Horn of Africa over a controversial deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland continue to simmer. Turkey
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed downplays war risk with Somalia over Somaliland deal Ethiopian premier has said his country has no intention of fighting with Somalia and that it's ready to negotiate with Egypt and Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance (GERD) standoff. Somalia
What’s behind Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Somaliland controversy? The oft-criticized Democratic congresswoman expressed support for Somalia in its territorial dispute with Somaliland in a recent speech. The Arab League and Turkey are also backing Mogadishu over the issue. Somalia
Somali president visits Qatar, Egypt amid row over Somaliland-Ethiopia deal The tour comes after Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland signed a controversial deal that would give Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea. Somalia
Alarmed over Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Arab FMs rally behind Somalia, Egypt Somalia denied entry to an Ethiopian flight heading to Somaliland, as a controversial deal signed between the latter and Ethiopia continues to be a source of concern in the region. Egypt
No jail time for Somali president’s son over deadly crash in Turkey The Somali president's son was not present at the trial, which Turkey's main opposition slammed as a "sham." Turkey
In fallout of Somaliland-Ethiopia deal, Turkey backs Somalia amid rivalries Turkey's harsh reaction to the deal between Somaliland and Ethiopia reflects its close ties with Somalia, where it has a military base and commercial interests. Turkey
Following Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Somalia looks to Eritrea, Egypt for help The deal granting Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coastline has raised the ire of Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its territory. Egypt
Ethiopia-Somaliland deal receives wide condemnations, including from Egypt, Turkey Several countries in the region condemned a recent deal giving Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coast. Somalia
Why Somalia is important for Egypt in Nile dam crisis Egypt seeks to consolidate relations with Somalia for its important role in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis and to counter Turkish influence in the Horn of Africa. Egypt
