What Happened
Ankara Deepens Strategic Partnership with Mogadishu in Space and Defence
A high-level Turkish delegation, led by the Deputy Head of the Turkish Space Agency, visited Somalia to expand defence cooperation and inspect the site of a new satellite launch facility in Warsheikh. The $350 million project, expected to be ready for its first test launch in 2027, is part of a broader strategic partnership between Türkiye and Somalia, which includes defence industry cooperation and security training. The visit was reported by the Somali National News Agency, and the project’s development was first covered by FTL Somalia.