Türkiye’s ambassador meets former Somali President Sheikh Sharif
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Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, has met former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to discuss the latest developments in Somalia, particularly the political process and the importance of continued dialogue and consultation, the Turkish embassy in Somalia said.
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Turkish Ambassador Ferhat Alkan met with former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Mogadishu to discuss political developments in Somalia.
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Turkish Ambassador Ferhat Alkan met with former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Mogadishu to discuss political developments in Somalia.
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Event date: 2026-11-14
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Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, met former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.
Attributed to: Turkish embassy in Somalia
Event date: 2026-11-14
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Shabelle Media
The meeting focused on the need for dialogue and understanding among Somalia's political stakeholders.
Attributed to: Turkish Embassy
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Shabelle Media
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed leads the Somali Future Council, an opposition coalition.
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Shabelle Media
The Turkish Embassy highlighted the historical importance of President Erdogan's visit to Somalia in 2011.
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Hiiraanweyn
The meeting discussed the political process and the importance of continued dialogue and consultation.
Attributed to: Turkish embassy in Somalia
Event date: 2026-11-14
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Hiiraanweyn
Ambassador Alkan expressed appreciation to Sheikh Sharif for his hospitality and exchange of views.
Attributed to: Turkish embassy in Somalia
Event date: 2026-11-14
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Shabelle Media and Hiiraanweyn report the same central claim — Turkish Ambassador Ferhat Alkan met with former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Mogadishu to discuss political developments in Somalia.. Their recorded attributions name different original asserters; read each report to see who made the claim.
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Most recent report · 14 November 2026 15:48 UTC
Türkiye’s ambassador meets former Somali President Sheikh Sharif
The meeting discussed the political process and the importance of continued dialogue and consultation.
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Most recent report · 14 November 2026 06:35 UTC
Turkish Ambassador Meets Somalia’s Opposition Leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Amid Political Tensions
Turkish Ambassador Ferhat Alkan met with former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Mogadishu to discuss political developments in Somalia.
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14 November 2026 · 06:35–15:48 UTC
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Türkiye’s ambassador meets former Somali President Sheikh Sharif
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, met former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh…
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Turkish Ambassador Meets Somalia’s Opposition Leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Amid Political Tensions
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