Turkiye has also been training Somalia’s soldiers for a few years in a bid to help the country develop its army. “Turkiye’s recent strategic moves aim to bolster Somalia’s military, promote stability, and protect its interests through security, economic, and humanitarian efforts,” he added. For Rashid Abdi, chief analyst at Sahan Research, a Nairobi-based think tank, the deal gives Turkiye huge leverage to reshape Somalia and the Horn of Africa. “Turkish navy will help rebuild Somali navy and will deploy ships to patrol its maritime Economic Protection Zone. It is therefore uncertain how Ankara will balance the competing demands of its two Horn allies — Ethiopia and Somalia.

Source: Ethiopian News February 23, 2024 17:22 UTC