African nations seek security ties with Turkey through ‘Somalia model’

African nations seek security ties with Turkey through ‘Somalia model’ Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:55 Ankara is assessing requests from African states looking to establish closer security and economic ties A Turkish drilling ship, The Cagri Bey, is seen in the water in Mogadishu on 10 April 2026 (AFP) Off African nations are increasingly pursuing the “Somali model” that Ankara and Mogadishu have developed over the years, seeking deeper ties with Turkey in hopes of receiving security and economic assistance, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler told journalists over the weekend. “In response to requests, we continue to provide training and technical support to the armed forces of African countries and contribute to their capacity building,” he said during the Efes military drills in western Turkey. “In this context, several other countries are requesting the same model we implemented in Somalia.