You see it like I do , Turkey is basically a technology and R&D cheat code for Somalia to build capacity for large-scale projects like a spaceport.
We can leverage our strategic partnership with them not just for tech transfers, but also to build a military industrial complex, especially since Turkey is already planning to open factories to produce weapons while outsourcing part of their manufacturing to Somalia.
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And the timing aligns perfectly because Hormuud is expanding solar-powered AI data centers to meet surging demand:
Hormuud Telecom invests in solar-powered data centers, driving Somalia’s AI economy and renewable tech advancements.
techafricanews.com
Also, SOMINVEST publications highlight that the fintech and telecom sectors are now looking to invest in manufacturing ICT and AI hardware, equipment, and renewable tech.
They’ve already launched software development companies like Tabarak ICT and various education-driven tech initiatives through SomaliREN to build a skilled workforce:
Hormuud Salaam Foundation Partners with SomaliREN and Tabaarak ICT to Drive Tech Skill Development for Somali Students
www.garoweonline.com
So the foundational infrastructure, skilled human capital pipeline, and local demand base are already emerging which means Somalia can genuinely turn this into a powerful high-tech niche.