Analysis Ethiopia’s naval ambitions, Egypt-Somalia alliance shake Horn of Africa balance The already volatile situation in the Horn of Africa is unlikely to subside soon as Egypt expands its role in Somalia, further raising tensions with Ethiopia. By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics
Turkey seeks to set up space rocket launchpad in Somalia Turkey’s endeavors in Somalia come amid growing tensions in the already volatile Horn of Africa, where a deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland raised concerns of foreign interference. Turkey
Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions soar with Ethiopia Tensions in the region are high following the signing of a controversial agreement between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland as several countries including Egypt and Turkey seek a foothold in Somalia. Egypt
Somaliland rejects Turkey-led proposal for Ethiopia-Somalia talks The breakaway region reaffirmed its commitment to a controversial deal it signed with Ethiopia in the face of Turkey’s alternative proposal. Turkey
Analysis What’s next for Ethiopia-Somalia rift as talks in Turkey end with no breakthrough? By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Will Turkey’s military presence in Somalia lead to conflict with Somaliland? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey to host second round of Ethiopia-Somalia talks in September: Fidan The first round of talks began in Ankara on Monday with the top diplomats of Turkey, Somalia and Ethiopia. Turkey
Analysis Somalia eyes fresh external support amid fears of al-Shabab takeover Mogadishu’s counterinsurgency effort appears to be faltering as African peacekeepers prepare to leave, fanning fears of an Afghanistan-like collapse. By Cagatay Cebe In Istanbul, reporting on security and counterterrorism
Somalia strikes by Turkish drones killed 23 civilians, including children: Amnesty The international watchdog called on the governments of Somalia and Turkey to investigate the incidents for potential “war crimes.” Turkey
At least two staff of Turkey-based aid group killed in explosion in Somalia Turkey-based humanitarian organization says it was targeted deliberately. Turkey
After defense deal, Turkey and Somalia ink energy accord amid Somaliland tensions Turkey is hailing its new agreement with Somalia as it works to enhance its presence in the Horn of Africa. Turkey
Turkey confirms Somalia maritime security deal amid Somaliland tensions Somalia ratified a defense cooperation agreement signed with Turkey earlier this month that would see Ankara help Mogadishu secure its maritime interests. Turkey
Turkey, Somalia sign defense deal in wake of Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement The deal, which includes cooperation against terrorism, comes as tensions in the Horn of Africa over a controversial deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland continue to simmer. Turkey
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed downplays war risk with Somalia over Somaliland deal Ethiopian premier has said his country has no intention of fighting with Somalia and that it's ready to negotiate with Egypt and Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance (GERD) standoff. Somalia
What’s behind Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Somaliland controversy? The oft-criticized Democratic congresswoman expressed support for Somalia in its territorial dispute with Somaliland in a recent speech. The Arab League and Turkey are also backing Mogadishu over the issue. Somalia
Somali president visits Qatar, Egypt amid row over Somaliland-Ethiopia deal The tour comes after Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland signed a controversial deal that would give Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea. Somalia
Alarmed over Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Arab FMs rally behind Somalia, Egypt Somalia denied entry to an Ethiopian flight heading to Somaliland, as a controversial deal signed between the latter and Ethiopia continues to be a source of concern in the region. Egypt
No jail time for Somali president’s son over deadly crash in Turkey The Somali president's son was not present at the trial, which Turkey's main opposition slammed as a "sham." Turkey