Horn of Africa: Why is Turkey deepening its ties with Somalia?

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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.


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