A High-Stakes Test for Somalia and Turkey in Offshore Oil Exploration
By Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame | April 10, 2026
The arrival of the oil exploration vessel Çağrı Bey in Mogadishu marks a pivotal moment for Somalia’s ambitions to harness its offshore natural resources. It is a milestone laden with both opportunity and uncertainty—not only for Somalia, but also for Turkey, whose vessel is operating beyond its borders for the first time.
Handled responsibly, this development could unlock a new chapter of economic growth and strategic cooperation between the two nations. Mismanaged, it…