Turkey is accelerating its push into Somalia’s offshore energy sector after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Somalia’s leader in Istanbul to fast-track a billion-dollar oil deal. A Turkish drilling vessel is already operating off the Somali coast, targeting deep-sea reserves that could be worth billions. For Ankara, the move is about securing a long-term energy supply and expanding its strategic footprint. For Somalia, it offers a potential economic breakthrough. But the development is also drawing attention from rival powers, turning the Horn of Africa into a high-stakes arena where energy, security, and influence are increasingly intertwined.

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