Turkey’s oil exploration in Somalia raises regional oncerns

Turkey has launched a significant oil and gas exploration mission off Somalia’s coast, with the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) leading the operation. The Turkish exploration vessel, now in Somali waters, is set to conduct seismic surveys over the coming months, marking a new phase in Turkey’s strategy to expand its energy reach beyond the Mediterranean, as reported by Anadolu News Agency.

The Somali government has…