Somalia-Turkey Maritime Defense Deal to Block Ethiopia's Sea Access

Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey aimed at deterring Ethiopia's access to the sea through the breakaway region of Somaliland, following Ethiopia's memorandum of understanding with Somaliland to secure a naval port. The deal with Turkey includes support for Somalia's sea assets and involves training and equipment for the Somali navy to safeguard territorial waters from threats such as terrorism, piracy, and foreign interference. This move reflects the geopolitical competition for influence in the Horn of Africa region.