Analysis Drones and diplomacy: Can Turkey help Somalia fight Al-Shabab? Experts think Turkey should do more to address Somalia’s deep-seated clan divisions and foster political alliances, in addition to providing it military support. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Trump tries hard power in Horn of Africa as Turkey, UAE expand influence The Trump administration is intensifying military operations and cutting aid in the Horn of Africa, while Turkey and the UAE expand their influence, creating both cooperation and competition with US objectives in the region. By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics
Somalia sacks defense minister, close friend of Turkey: What to know Somalia’s prime minister announced a major overhaul of a slew of cabinet positions, including that of the country’s defense minister who has spearheaded closer ties with Turkey. Somalia
US, Israel looking to resettle Gaza's Palestinians in Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan: Report Israeli and American officials have been in contact with Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland for the possible resettling of Gazans there, the Associated Press reported. United States
Analysis Turkey’s space ambitions soar with Somalia site but limitations continue By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
If push comes to shove, will Turkey defend Qatar against Iran? Turkey's main opposition party has lots of questions about what message Ankara would be sending to Iran, and others, by deploying troops in Qatar. Qatar
How Egypt plans to 'return to Africa' Egypt is hoping to re-establish ties with other African countries and remain active in the Horn of Africa, as it is a strategic border area. Egypt
Is North Korea supplying arms to Palestinian factions? The Palestinian resistance factions are seeking to conclude weapons deals with Russia, North Korea and China through the black market, yet some say a recent display of weapons was merely for propaganda purposes. Palestine
Erdogan kicks off African tour with creative history lesson As Turkey’s relations with the West continue to sour, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is off to try his luck in Africa. Turkey
For some fleeing conflict, even Yemen is a haven Thousands of Africans fleeing the misery in their countries continue to seek refuge in Yemen, which itself is suffering the ravages of civil war. Saudi Arabia
Erdogan's conquest of Africa Turkey hopes that more muscular foreign policy moves in the Gulf and Africa will help neutralize increasing pressure from a Russia-led alliance. Turkey
Yemen's African connection Amid the withholding of the details of the Emirati death toll in Yemen, African soldiers are set to step up their role in Operation Restoring Hope. Gulf
Erdogan's Africa tour Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose aspirations for regional leadership have failed, has begun trying to acquire leadership of the Islamic world on his Africa tour. Turkey
Economic cooperation between Egypt, Ethiopia on the rise In light of the expected visit of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to Ethiopia, the Egyptian-Ethiopian committee is working on resuming dialogue on the Renaissance Dam issue. Egypt
Turkey’s Africa policies blend hard, soft power Turkey’s humanitarian initiatives in Africa are complemented by business and strategic policies as well. Turkey
Somalia's democracy a pleasant surprise The Arab League and the African Union should support the nascent democratic transition in Somalia. Lebanon
Kenya Terror Strike Al-Qaeda's Latest In Global Jihad Al-Qaeda continually reconstitutes itself as a global terrorist threat, headquartered in Pakistan, and with franchises throughout Africa, the Middle East and worldwide. Syria
