Egypt and Turkey boost military presence in Somalia amid regional tensions
- Middle East Monitor Staff
- Feb 13
- 1 min read
Original Author:Ā Middle East Monitor Staff
Original Publication:Ā Middle East Monitor
Date:Ā February 12, 2026
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This article examines the expanding military footprint of Egypt and Turkey in Somalia amid heightened regional tensions in the Horn of Africa. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a deployment ceremony in Cairo for Egyptian forces assigned to the African Union Mission in Somalia, reinforcing Cairoās commitment to Somaliaās unity, security, and territorial integrity.
Simultaneously, Turkish naval units, including the landing ship TCG Sancaktar, arrived in Mogadishu as part of Ankaraās long-term defence cooperation framework with Somalia. The deployment coincides with Turkeyās broader efforts to modernize Somaliaās navy and coast guard, including reported military equipment deliveries and the landing of a Turkish Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas in Mogadishu.
Both Egypt and Turkey have reaffirmed support for Somaliaās territorial integrity and opposition to recognition of separatist regions. Their parallel military engagements reflect a broader geopolitical recalibration in the Horn of Africa, where maritime security, counterterrorism, and regional rivalries increasingly intersect.
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