Turkiye is reportedly in talks with Somalia to establish a centre for test-firing missiles and launching rockets into space, according to Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter. The discussions align with Ankara’s ambition to expand its missile and space programmes, which require long-range testing. Somalia’s strategic location on Africa’s eastern tip, near the equator, makes it an ideal site, allowing for test launches over the Indian Ocean. Somalia’s equatorial position also benefits space launches by improving rocket efficiency. Turkish officials are reportedly optimistic that Mogadishu will agree to the proposal, although officials in both countries have declined to comment. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkiye has been increasing its influence in the East African country through military cooperation and […]
