
Umut Çağrı Sarı
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Focus on Horn of Africa | Writing on politics, conflict, and society across the region. [email protected]
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Afra Mall, Sudan’s first and largest shopping center, jointly built by Türkiye and Sudan, is now in this condition after being looted and bombed by UAE-backed RSF militants. In the past, it had a capacity of over 30,000 visitors per day and more than 1 million per month.
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Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Marine Transportation, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, shared a video walking side by side with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the newly built, modern Villa Somalia Presidential Palace a gift from Türkiye symbolizing its friendship with Somalia. The new presidential complex is expected to be officially inaugurated soon, with senior-level participation from Türkiye.
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Another war allegedly stirred by the UAE in the Horn of Africa appears to be approaching. Senipr Ethiopian general stated: ‘Our internal forces, such as Fano and the TPLF, please leave us alone. We are preparing for a major operation to attack the port of Assab in Eritrea.
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#Somalia is set to start drilling its own oil, with the country holding a lot of barrels in reserves. One of Africa’s most inspiring stories is about to unfold with cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia. 🇹🇷🇸🇴 This could be a game-changer for the Horn of Africa nation, marking a new era of economic growth and energy independence.
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A demonstration took place today in Ceelbuuh, where protesters burned the Puntland flag. The crowd accused Puntland President Said Deni of being responsible for the death of their clan chief, Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim, who was killed in an airstrike.
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“Anyone who carries a heart in their chest—not a stone—cannot accept the massacres committed against civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher in recent days. We cannot remain silent in the face of this,” —Erdoğan said during his opening speech at the 41st session of COMCEC of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Istanbul. —Turkish President Erdoğan, in a statement today, strongly condemned the massacres that took place in Sudan’s El-Fasher city, emphasizing that the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty must be protected.
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EXPOSED: ISRAELI RADAR SYSTEMS CAUGHT OPERATING AT UAE BASE IN BOSASO On March 5, I exposed that Puntland's leader, Said Deni, had allowed the installation of military radar systems in Bosaso under a UAE-Israel partnership. At the time, the Puntland administration denied everything claiming there were no radars and accusing me of spreading lies. Well, here's the proof. So tell me, Puntland authorities is this just a TV antenna?
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An unexpected high-level meeting took place in Ankara between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. 🇹🇷 🇸🇴 The only Somali official seen in the footage was Minister of Ports and Marine Transport Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, a trusted figure widely seen as indispensable in managing Türkiye–Somalia cooperation. On the Turkish side, Intelligence Chief İbrahim Kalın and newly appointed Communications Director Burhanettin Duran formerly Deputy Foreign Minister responsible for African affairs took part in the talks. The presence of such senior officials has fueled speculation that key joint projects may be entering a critical phase, with promising developments possibly on the horizon.
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Bright days are ahead for #Somalia! The data analysis of the Somalia offshore drilling conducted in cooperation with TPAO is nearing completion. —The analysis results will be announced in December 2025. —There are high expectations of significant oil reserves off the coast of Galmudug!
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UAE is no longer just an investment hub; it has become one of the world’s most interventionist militia lovers. In the past decade it has operated in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Chad and Mozambique — backing groups like the RSF and Haftar with weapons, drones and mercenaries. Today it has around 10 foreign bases and 5,000 personnel abroad. EDGE Group is expanding its reach by investing in global arms companies.
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Due to the war in Sudan, Turkish Airlines had not operated flights since 2023, but today it carried out its first flight to Port Sudan. With this, the people of Sudan can now return to their country from all around the world with high quality and comfort. ✈️ 🇹🇷 🇸🇩
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“For people like me, there is no home to return to for those who survived in El Fasher.” The words of Ahmed Abdullah from El Fasher, who joined yesterday’s protest in Ankara against the UAE-backed El Fasher massacre, mean a lot to anyone whose heart is not made of stone.
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NEW: Somali Petroleum Authority announced that the government will travel to Türkiye in mid-December for the official launch of a new drilling project in Ceeldheer and Xaradheere. Additional exploration activities will be carried out in Hobyo, where a local office will be opened. In accordance with regulations, Somalia will also maintain an office within the partner company’s facilities. Within one year of signing the agreement, a designated portion of the project budget will be allocated to local development initiatives in Hobyo.
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Dr. Tunç Demirtaş , Director of the Africa Türkiye based think thank SETA, said on Turkish television that the war in #Sudan should “not be described as a fight between two generals.” “On one hand, as we see today, there is a situation of terrorism,” he said.
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Somalia, long associated with poverty and conflict, is now entering the space technology arena — led by Türkiye. Türkiye plans to open its first overseas space base there, driven by strong bilateral ties and Somalia’s strategic equatorial location, ideal for launches. For Türkiye, it’s a global ambition; for Somalia, a step toward partnership and development. Dr. Tunç Demirtaş , Africa Director at the SETA Foundation, answered all the questions.
Umut Çağrı Sarı14,162 просмотров • 10 месяцев назад