Somalia eyes oil boon but queries rise on Ankara’s ‘unfair’ deal

Turkish seismic research vessel Oruc Reis sails into Mogadishu’s seaport during an oil and gas survey off Somalia, October 25, 2024. 

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Turkish oil drilling ship Çağrı Bey was expected to dock at Mogadishu port this Friday as Somalia prepares to exploit and benefit from its oil and gas resources. Government officials are enthusiastic that the oil revenues will boost national coffers.

Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Dahir Shire Mohamed was upbeat this week, labelling the achievement historic.