Somalia authorises Turkey to defend its sea waters in 'historic' deal
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · Somalia's cabinet approved a defence and economic cooperation agreement with Turkey that authorises Ankara to build, train and equip the Somali navy and defend its territorial waters. The...
Somalia announces deal with Turkey to deter Ethiopia's access to …
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey that includes support for the Horn of Africa nation’s sea assets and appears aimed at deterring Ethiopia’s efforts to secure access to the sea by way of the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Turkey aims to meet Somalia, Ethiopia separately before new …
WEBANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey aims to meet separately with Somalia and Ethiopia as part of its efforts to resolve a dispute between the sides over a deal that Ethiopia agreed to lease a stretch of ...
Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence …
WEBJul 19, 2024 · President Recep Tayyip Erdogan introduced a motion to the Turkish parliament on Friday, seeking authorisation for the deployment of Turkish troops to Somalia's territorial waters.
Red Sea politics: why Turkey is helping Somalia defend its waters
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Turkey and Somalia began working on an agreement between November 2023 and January 2024. Turkey agreed to train and equip Somalia’s naval force and help patrol the country’s 3,333km...
Turkey signed two major deals with Somalia. Will it be able to ...
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Following the two major Turkey-Somalia agreements of 2024, the Emiratis severely cut their support for the SNA, which included providing an additional $256 in monthly salary for the 14,400 soldiers trained by the UAE. The Emirati factor carries two major risks for Turkish ambitions in Somalia.
After defense deal, Turkey and Somalia ink energy accord amid ...
WEBMar 7, 2024 · ANKARA — Turkey and Somalia on Thursday signed an offshore energy cooperation accord, setting the stage for a deepening Turkish presence in the Horn of Africa amid continuing tensions over Somaliland.
Turkey to send navy to Somalia after agreeing oil and gas search
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Turkey is set to send navy support to Somali waters after the two countries agreed Ankara will send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia to prospect for oil and gas.
Turkey mediating Somalia-Ethiopia talks on port deal | Reuters
WEBJuly 1 (Reuters) - Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Ankara and four...
Turkey and Somalia strike an oil and gas ... - Associated Press News
WEBMar 7, 2024 · ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Somalia reached an oil and gas cooperation agreement for the Horn of Africa nation in Istanbul on Thursday, the Turkish energy minister said, the latest step in strengthening ties between the two countries.