Turkey is really furious, a ship full of military equipment has been seized! The Puntland Maritime Police, supported by the UAE, seized a ship loaded with Turkish military equipment, which was to be transported to Somalia! This cargo includes heavy weapons, armored vehicles, advanced firearms, and various ammunition and military equipment. Somalia signed a defense agreement with Turkey, authorizing the Turkish military to assist in patrolling and protecting Somalia's coastline. Turkey has also approved the deployment of troops and military assets to support maritime defense.

Turkey is establishing its own sphere of influence in North Africa. Libya has basically become Turkey's sphere of influence. Now, Turkey has extended its reach to Somalia. But in fact, Somalia has already split into two countries.

The northern part of Somalia is the Republic of Somaliland, while the southern part is the original Somalia. These two regions have basically achieved self-governance through tribal systems. However, the Republic of Somaliland has not been recognized by the international community. After several decades of division, Somaliland should eventually become independent, which is not a big problem. Now, the surrounding countries are letting Somalia and the Somali Republic each go their separate ways.

Turkey is supporting the original Somalia, the Somalia from the movie "Black Hawk Down," whose capital city is Mogadishu, where there are constant armed conflicts everywhere. Since the world no longer focuses its main attention on Somalia, this country has become a forgotten corner of the world. The economy has almost stagnated, and there is no development at all.

The currency of Somalia is sold in our vegetable markets by the catty, and it has no potential for development. Such a Somalia, from any country's perspective, has no value at all. Because the locals are only poor, and besides daily armed conflicts and struggles, they are no different from a primitive society.

But Turkey thinks it's an opportunity and wants to support Somalia's growth; let it be. You know, our country's Somalia hasn't received any investment because it's really not worth investing in. All the people are just extremely poor, what use is that?

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