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
Defeating Al-Shabab Requires Kenya-Somalia Cooperation The terrorist attack at the Kenya shopping mall on Sept. 21 signals that al-Shabab has reconstituted itself in East Africa. Somalia
Erdogan Silent on Nairobi Mall Attack Erdogan’s silence on terror attacks in Kenya and Pakistan raises the question of whether he is taking a balanced approach in his criticism of the West. Turkey
Islamist Al-Shabab 2.0 Threatens Somalia Al-Qaeda-linked Somali terrorist group al-Shabab is more lethal than ever. The Horn of Africa
