Ankara backing critical as Somalia faces challenges to territorial integrity, says Hassan Sheikh Mohamud - Anadolu Ajansı

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visits Turkey for talks with President Erdogan amid regional tensions. Discussions will address Somalia's fight against terrorism, national unity efforts, and regional developments.

Turkish President Erdogan calls Israel's recognition of Somaliland "unacceptable" as Ankara pledges drilling, defence, and diplomatic backing for Mogadishu.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Presidential Dolmabahce Office, say diplomatic sources - Anadolu Ajansı

Somalia: Is President Mohamud selling off public land to tycoons? Public land evictions in Mogadishu resulted in four deaths this month as security forces yet again take sides in Somalia President Hassan Mohamud’s plan to sell land to the highest bidders.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia is set to pay an official visit to Türkiye on Tuesday at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to a statement released by Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications of the Turkish Presidency.

People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel — a decision condemned by the Somali president as a “threat” to stability in the Horn of Africa.

Somalia last held direct elections in 1969, months before military general, Mohamed Siad Barre, took power in a coup.