Mogadishu – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to travel to Turkey to strengthen bilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism efforts. The visit comes as Somalia begins deploying Turkish-made Akinci drones in its aerial operations against Al-Shabaab militants.

The advanced drones, known for their long-range capabilities, are expected to bolster Somalia’s military campaign. President Mohamud’s visit underscores the deepening security partnership between Somalia and Turkey amid ongoing regional security challenges.

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