Tag Archives: Ankara

Somalia: Frail Leadership, Federalism Frenzy, and the Fragile Peace

April 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Jamal Ali In an etiological analogy, Somalia’s current state-building detractors resemble like the mythical Medusa’s head.  It appears that Perseus had cut them all off exhaustingly, except his blade slashed the last head before it hid in a ruble. … read more »

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Somalia and Somaliland sign “Ankara Communique”

April 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Saturday met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and President of the autonomous region of Somaliland Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo in the second round of talks mediated by Turkey in capital Ankara. Davutoglu met Somali … read more »

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Presidents of Somalia, breakaway Somaliland hold talks in Turkey

April 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey has hosted direct talks between the presidents of Somalia and the breakaway Somaliland region to encourage dialogue between the two. No statement was released after Saturday’s meeting between Somalia’s Hassan Sheik Mohamud and Ahmed Silanyo of … read more »

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Assessing Turkey’s Role in Somalia

October 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nairobi/Istanbul/Brussels,As a new Somali government is established, Turkey’s engagement in the war-ravaged country must be thoughtful and carefully coordinated so as not to lead to yet another failed international intervention. Assessing Turkey’s Role in Somalia, the latest briefing from the … read more »

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Turkey Headed for Trouble

September 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Dmitriy SEDOV Recent developments in the Middle East had a considerable impact on the standing of Turkey, a country deeply involved in the unfolding Syrian tragedy. It currently appears that Turkey’s neighbors – Iran and Iraq – are growing allergic … read more »

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The Growing Iran-Turkey Rivalry

June 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Joseph Puder In a recent interview with RT (Russian TV) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, while in Beijing, called on Iran and Turkey to be includedin the upcoming international meeting dedicated to ending the Syrian crisis.  It is obviously clear … read more »

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EU – Turkish Stalemate and the French Elections

April 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Vladislav GULEVICH The presidential elections in France will open on April 22, and the candidates’ campaigning explainably holds the attention of watchers in Ankara. The immediate future of the ties between Turkey and France largely depends on the outcome of … read more »

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1st int’l airline in Somalia after 20 years

March 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mogadishu – The first long-distance international commercial airliner in some two decades to fly to Somalia’s war-torn capital landed on its maiden flight at Mogadishu airport on Tuesday. The Turkish Airlines flight, with a high level delegation from Ankara led … read more »

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Treasury sets talks with France, Turkey on Libya

April 22, 2011 by benim

The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday that a senior official will visit Turkey and France next week to discuss how to apply pressure on Libya. The Treasury Department said David Cohen, acting undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, also … read more »

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Turkey to run Libya Benghazi airport

March 28, 2011 by benim

Ankara – Turkey will take over the running of the airport in Libya’s rebel bastion of Benghazi to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian aid, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. “An agreement has been concluded (with local … read more »

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Nigeria: Why I’m in Presidential Race Nigeria – Jonathan

February 3, 2011 by benim

Check out Indepth Nigeria for complete Nigeria News . President Goodluck Jonathan has said he’s in the presidential race to create the record of a sitting President that will conduct what he called a free and fair election. He also … read more »

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Nigerian leader sees oil overhaul approval before June

February 2, 2011 by benim

LAGOS — Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Wednesday he expected lawmakers to approve a sweeping overhaul of the country’s oil industry before the current electoral term ends in May. His comments, however, were the latest in a string of … read more »

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400 Nigerian prisoners in Turkey want Jonathan’s intervention

January 31, 2011 by benim

ABOUT 400 Nigerians locked away in various jails in Turkey have expressed hope that President Goodluck Jonathan, who is expected in the country, on Tuesday, would press the Turkish authorities to review their cases, saying that most of them believe … read more »

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