Somalia and Turkey
Somalia scores 78/100 toward Turkey (friendliness, support), while Turkey scores 82/100 back.
Somalia toward Turkey
Somalia actively cooperates with Turkey on anti-piracy operations, joint military action freed a hijacked ship (14 pirates killed), and Somalia's Public Works Minister and Army chief are engaging Turkish counterparts, indicating strong partnership.
Turkey toward Somalia
Turkey is expanding its security footprint in Somalia with anti-piracy naval operations, marks 15th anniversary of Erdogan's historic visit, and Turkish investors are engaging Somali infrastructure projects, reflecting deep and growing bilateral commitment.
Recent coverage
- Türkiye expands security footprint in Somalia with anti-piracy operation - The EastAfrican Google News: Cameroon + Somalia, 2026-09-01
- Turkish, Somali forces free hijacked cargo ship; Somalia says 14 pirates killed - Turkish Minute Google News: Cameroon + Somalia, 2026-08-30
- 6 Indians aboard ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia, Turkish weapons on board - The Indian Express Google News: Cameroon + Somalia, 2026-08-21
- Türkiye-Somalia ties assessed on 15th anniversary of President Erdogan's historic visit - Anadolu Ajansı Google News: Somalia, 2026-08-20
- Somalia’s Public Works Minister Meets Investors from Türkiye, Djibouti and Sudan. - Dawan Africa Google News: Djibouti, 2026-08-12
- Somali Army chief visits Somalia’s embassy in Ankara - shabellemedia.com Google News: Somalia, 2026-08-12
- Despite Turkish mediation, Somalia talks stalls - The New Arab Google News: Somalia, 2026-07-24
- Turkey brokers intra-Somalia talks as federal rifts test Ankara’s influence - Al-Monitor Google News: Somalia, 2026-07-09
- Turkish jets strike al-Shabab targets in Somalia: What to know - Al-Monitor Google News: Somalia, 2026-07-01