Tensions escalated between Ethiopia and Somalia following an agreement between Ethiopia and the break-away territory of Somaliland. Turkey has thrown its support behind Somalia amid rivalries in the Horn of Africa, as it seeks to maintain influence in the region. This move comes as the United Kingdom increases its influence in Mogadishu, reflecting a complex geopolitical dynamic in the area.
Until recently, #Somalia provided a minimally competitive environment for #Turkey’s ambitions to expand its influence in the Horn of #Africa and the Gulf of Aden https://t.co/O0cvnt4C9G By @fehimtastekin
"The United Kingdom is now stepping up its influence in Mogadishu. Having bet on Somaliland's independence in the past" In fallout of #Somaliland Ethiopia deal, #Turkey backs #Somalia amid rivalries https://t.co/1qtdaK0fhq By @fehimtastekin
#Turkey's harsh reaction to the deal between #Somaliland and #Ethiopia reflects its close ties with Somalia, where it has a military base and commercial interests https://t.co/7maut2taXG By @fehimtastekin
#Turkey "has recently started to lose influence in Africa," a source familiar with Ankara’s #Africa policy told @fehimtastekin In fallout of Somaliland-Ethiopia deal, Turkey backs #Somalia amid rivalries https://t.co/iv1qCPRE3g
#Turkey has thrown its support behind #Somalia, the pillar of its quest for influence in Africa, as fresh tensions hit the turbulent Horn of Africa over a controversial deal between #Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland https://t.co/9c2LpCcjDZ By @fehimtastekin
In fallout of Somaliland-Ethiopia deal, #Turkey backs #Somalia amid rivalries https://t.co/JvKvqUTamv By @fehimtastekin
In fallout of Somaliland-Ethiopia deal, Turkey backs Somalia amid rivalries - Fehim TASTEKIN https://t.co/oabbT5jlVa via @AlMonitor
In fallout of Somaliland-Ethiopia deal, Turkey backs Somalia amid rivalries, @fehimtastekin https://t.co/lEQd1CL5fZ
Tensions spiked between Ethiopia and Somalia earlier this week after the Ethiopian government reached an agreement with the leadership of the break-away territory of Somaliland. https://t.co/FVrjxZhfyF