Ethiopia, Turkey, Somalia, and Somaliland: It’s Complicated

Ethiopia, Turkey, Somalia, and Somaliland: It’s Complicated

 Source. The Conversation published on 3 April 2024 a commentary titled “Turkey and Ethiopia Have Had Close Ties for Many Years: Somalia Maritime Deals May Shift the Dynamics” by Michael B. Bishku, Augusta University.  

Long standing Ethiopia-Turkey ties are being put to the test as a result of Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland for a military base and reportedly diplomatic recognition.  Turkey has a military base in Somalia, which opposes the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, and is training Somali soldiers and equipping its naval force.  This situation poses a dilemma for Turkey’s relations with Ethiopia.