Somalia has recently announced a defense deal with Turkey, marking a significant development in the region. The agreement includes support for Somalia's sea assets and is seen as a response to Ethiopia's efforts to secure access to the sea through the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Earlier this year, Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, causing tensions with Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its territory. Somalia has expressed readiness to go to war over the issue. Somaliland claims that Ethiopia agreed to recognize its independence in exchange for a naval port.
