Mogadishu’s port & airport are operated by two Turkish companies close to Ankara’s governing AKP. Turkish goods move into Somalia with ease, yet Somali producers still struggle to access the Turkish market.
Official language speaks of brotherhood & partnership. But partnerships are tested by reciprocity. If it is much easier for Somalia to export to Europe than to Turkey, then the question is whether the relationship is creating productive capacity or mainly deepening dependence.
#Somalia
Referee Omar Artan returns home to a massive welcome. The US might deny his visa, but they can’t erase Trump’s name from the Epstein files. 🤫🛑. #2026fifaworldcup
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to referee at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States.
He received a diplomatic passport from the Somali embassy but was turned away upon his arrival.
Omar Artan was elected Best African Referee in 2025.
When Uthman stood by a grave, he would weep until his beard became wet. It was said to him, “You remember Paradise and Hell but do not weep, yet you weep over this?”
He replied : Messenger of Allah ﷺ said : ...
They’re not actually training them it’s all for show, just photos to trick people into thinking the Somali military is getting advanced training.
Soon the Somali people will see through Turkey’s misinformation and misleading tactics.
#SCOOP: According to sources, Gen. Sabhatin Kalkan, commander of TURKSOM Military Training Base, blocked an SNA officer from overseas training and ordered his dismissal.
He has recently been accused of deep interference in SNA command decisions and internal affairs. The developments come amid mounting criticism of #Türkiye’s role in #Somalia, with some labeling it increasingly intrusive and neo-colonial.