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Warkasta is tracking turkey across 7 reports from 4 sources. Recent coverage touches politics, diplomacy, and may, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.

Turkey has expanded its electronic visa (e-Visa) system to citizens of nine African countries, but Somalia, one of Ankara’s closest strategic partners on the continent, has been excluded from the list, prompting questions among Somali officials and travellers. Under the new arrangement announced this week, citizens of Algeria, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Mauritius, […]

Mogadishu (WDN)- Somalia is reportedly preparing for one of its largest military offensives in years against Al-Shabaab, with Turkey expected to assume a significantly expanded role in supporting government forces. The planned campaign has renewed debate over whether increased Turkish military involvement can achieve what nearly two decades of international assistance—including extensive U.S. mili

Mogadishu(WDN) – Somalia’s opposition leaders have submitted a series of security-related proposals to Turkey, which is facilitating talks between the Federal Government and opposition groups aimed at addressing disputes over elections, constitutional reforms, and the country’s political future. The development is being viewed as a positive step toward easing political tensions and cre

Ankara appoints experienced diplomat Ferhat Alkan as new envoy to Mogadishu.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Turkey has launched efforts to mediate between Somalia's federal government and opposition leaders following recent clashes in Mogadishu that have heightened fears of political instability and drawn concern from international partners.

[Nile Post] Heavy gunfire and street battles erupted in Somalia's capital Mogadishu and the southern city of Baidoa on Wednesday as political tensions escalated over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's disputed hold on power, amid heightened scrutiny of Turkey's expanding security presence and strategic footprint in Somalia's state institutions.

By Abdullahi A. Nor At moments of deep political uncertainty, nations often require trusted intermediaries capable of bringing rival sides back to the negotiating table. For Somalia, which is once again facing rising political tensions and growing security concerns, Turkey’s reported efforts to facilitate dialogue between former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders may... T