Somalia: Turkey and Ethiopia Have Had Close Ties for Many Years - Somalia Maritime Deals May Shift the Dynamics

[The Conversation Africa] Ethiopia and Turkey, which have had cordial ties since the early 20th century, have drawn even closer in recent years as both battle criticism from the west over domestic policies. But new developments are putting the relationship to the test. These include Turkey assuming the role of protecting Somalia's waters - deemed to include the Gulf of Aden - as well as efforts by Ethiopia to gain access to the sea through a deal with Somaliland.