Why is Turkey deepening its ties with Somalia?

Amid escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa as Somalia and Ethiopia row over a maritime deal, which has also drawn in Egypt – Turkey has been one party trying to act as mediator.

Turkey is well placed as a long-time partner of Somalia, investing in the country for over a decade now. So why is it so keen to establish itself in the region?

Filmed by Ameer Ahmed.

Edited by Rajni Boddington.

Produced by Rajni Boddington and Ellen Tsang.