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    Iran foreign minister to attend OIC meet in Turkey on Saturday, source says

    Saturday June 21, 2025Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to attend a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul...

    Somali Embassy in Turkey facilitates evacuation of wounded Somali student from Iran

    Friday June 20, 2025Ankara (HOL) – The Somali Embassy in Turkey has facilitated the safe evacuation of Dr. Mustafa Ali Macalin, a Somali medical...

    Turkey supplies combat, Utility Helicopters to Somalia

    Rojoef ManuelFriday June 6, 2025 T129 ATAK Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter. Photo: Turkish Presidency of Defense IndustrySomalia has accepted helicopters from Turkey as...

    Turkey to send 500 troops to Somalia as part of expanded military, energy deal

    Tuesday June 3, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkey will deploy 500 additional special forces to Somalia in a significant escalation of its military support...

    Somalia, Turkey deepen ties in fisheries and blue economy cooperation

    Wednesday May 14, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Aden, held a high-level meeting with Turkish Ambassador...

    Turkey doubles troops in Somalia amid Al-Shabab offensive

    Friday April 25, 2025By Ragip Soylu in Ankara and MEE correspondentAnkara sends drones, ammunition, commandos but still avoids directly engaging the armed Somali...

    Turkey deploys troops to Somalia as al-Shabaab reclaims territory and U.S. pulls back

    Thursday April 24, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Al Shabaab has retaken key areas across central Somalia in a coordinated offensive that has allowed...

    Turkey begins oil and gas exploration efforts in Libya, Iraq, Somalia

    Heritage TimesBy Emmanuel Nduka Thursday April 24, 2025Turkey is set to launch a series of new oil and natural gas exploration projects in...

    Nordic Monitor: Turkey to receive 90% of Somalia oil revenue in new deal

    Wednesday April 23, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkey is poised to receive up to 90 percent of the revenue from oil and gas extracted...

    Somali President arrives in Turkey to attend to Antalya Diplomacy Forum

    Friday April 11, 2025Antalya (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Antalya on Thursday night to attend the 4th Antalya Diplomacy...

    Egypt, Turkey FMs discuss efforts to restore Gaza ceasefire

    Radwa ElSayed HaniMonday April 7, 2025Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan addressed Saturday efforts to restore the...

    Somali President embarks on working visit to Turkey to strengthen bilateral cooperation

    Thursday March 27, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has departed for Turkey on a working visit following an official invitation...

    Turkey expands media influence in Africa with TRT Somali launch

    Wednesday March 19, 2025ISTANBUL, Türkiye — Türkiye has launched TRT Somali, a new addition to the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT)...

    Somalia sacks defence minister amid US pressure over his Turkey ties

    Wednesday March 19, 2025By Ragip Soylu in AnkaraSources tell MEE minister’s efforts to deepen military, energy and aerospace cooperation with Ankara unsettled WashingtonA...

    Turkey deploys advanced Akinci drones to boost Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab

    Tuesday March 18, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Turkey has deployed advanced Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) to Somalia, delivering on a...

    Ethiopia and Somalia hold a first round of technical talks in Turkey toward resolving their dispute

    Tuesday February 18, 2025Turkey says top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia have held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a...