Türkiye and Somalia inked a new oil and gas exploration deal at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The deal is a sign of Türkiye’s deepening footprint in Africa, which now touches nearly every sector, from military training to building schools and hospitals in Somalia. Relations that have started as development aid have over time evolved into a full strategic alliance, and Türkiye is investing in more than just oil, making it an investment in diplomacy.