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Mogadishu (AX) – At the heart of a bustling Mogadishu, a significant meeting unfolded on Tuesday. Somali Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, Mohamud Adan Gesod, welcomed Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, into a dialogue centered on the future of Somali ports—a future intricately tied to the narrative of rebuilding and hope. How many times has the world heard tales of reconstruction in post-conflict zones? Yet here it was, raw and earnest, unfolding in the flesh, where rebuilding isn’t just about bricks…

Mogadishu (AX) — On a breezy Monday in Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud engaged in a crucial dialogue with a distinguished Turkish delegation, graced by the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Prof. Burhanettin Duran. The discourse centered around fortifying the multifaceted ties binding Somalia and Türkiye, with the arcane melodies of anticipation in the air—a palpable rhythm of potentiality. One might ask, where does the soul of diplomatic relations lie? Perhaps, in moments like these. During their…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a recent move that draws attention to the complex geopolitics of the region, the Turkish Parliament has given its nod to an important presidential motion. This decision greenlights the continued deployment of Turkish naval forces in certain strategic waters: the Gulf of Aden, the waters off the Somali coast, the Arabian Sea, and nearby regions. Scheduled to remain in effect until February 10 next year, this extension underscores Türkiye’s unwavering resolve in tackling the maritime threats lurking in…

This week, a devastating fire erupted at a ski resort in Turkey, claiming the lives of 78 individuals, as confirmed by the country’s justice ministry. It’s a grim statistic that reflects a heartbreaking reality the nation is grappling with, particularly as every single victim has now been accounted for. Just yesterday evening, the Bolu prosecutor’s office had indicated that the death toll stood at 79. But as grim as the numbers sound, the actual count has been finalized. A sombre twist of fate indeed, as entire families…

The tranquility of a winter holiday turned into a nightmare early Tuesday as an inferno engulfed a towering 12-story hotel at a beloved ski resort in northwestern Turkey. The devastating blaze claimed the lives of at least 76 people, among them, tragically, two individuals who leaped from the structure attempting a desperate escape, authorities reported. Situated in the picturesque Koroglu Mountains, some 185 miles east of Istanbul, the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya faced a horrific calamity that injured an…

In a tragic twist of fate, the death toll from a devastating hotel fire at a well-known ski resort in northwestern Turkey has surged to a heartbreaking 76. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, in a painful update, raised the earlier count of 66 confirmed fatalities, revealing that only 52 of the deceased have been identified so far. Amidst this disaster, 51 individuals suffered injuries due to the flames, as stated by Mr. Yerlikaya while speaking at the Kartalkaya ski resort. The calamity unfolded in the early hours, around…

In an engaging rendezvous in Ankara, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and Somalia's Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur convened to amplify military and security cooperation between their two nations. Their conversation revolved around supercharging their collective endeavors in defense and counterterrorism, directly tackling the regional security hurdles, notably Somalia’s ongoing tussle with Al-Shabaab. A lot of time was also spent tossing ideas for extending ties in trade, energy, and humanitarian assistance.…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Friday, the U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM if you're in the know, set the record straight about a drone that took a nosedive on Tuesday in the southern reaches of Somalia. What did they say? Well, turns out it was an American drone—not Turkish, like some local chatter had claimed. This misstep had folks initially mistaking the fancy flying gizmo for a Turkish Bayraktar TB2. Quite the mix-up! The drone, an MQ-1C Gray Eagle to be exact, crash-landed near Farsooley—a spot under the watchful eye of…

Quote: "In the shadows of southern Somalia, significant developments are unfolding." These words best encapsulate the essence of a recent occurrence involving a drone crash in a location still under the sway of the militant group Al-Shabaab. On a seemingly typical Tuesday, an unexpected event stirred the atmosphere in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. Villagers in Farsooley, a small hamlet under Al-Shabaab's dominion, observed something unusual—a Turkish-made drone, armed to the teeth with missiles, took an…

Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'oei. Kenya's standing as a sanctuary for refugees has recently come under scrutiny following the controversial deportation of four Turkish citizens previously under asylum protection. This event has prompted serious questions: Can individuals truly find a refuge within Kenya, or is the nation merely a supporter of oppressive regimes? As of now, there remains a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the government's handling of these four men. Were they processed through the…