Why is Turkey deepening its ties with Somalia?

Amid escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa as Somalia and Ethiopia row over a maritime deal, which has also drawn in Egypt – Turkey has been one party trying to act as mediator.

Turkey is well placed as a long-time partner of Somalia, investing in the country for over a decade now. So why is it so keen to establish itself in the region?

Filmed by Ameer Ahmed.

Edited by Rajni Boddington.

Produced by Rajni Boddington and Ellen Tsang.

18 September 2024