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“Erdogan sets out to conquer Africa”

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Erdogan sets out to conquer Africa

Keen to reassert Turkey's international status, and also to help Turkish companies to break into the African market, the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been spearheading a major diplomatic and business drive in Africa. To achieve its goals, the Turkish government is counting on the assistance of its religious networks. [...]

Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed (right) with Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Misbah Demircan in Tunis, in March 2024. — Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed (right) with Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Misbah Demircan in Tunis, in March 2024. © Imago/APA Images/Reuters

Several major Turkish companies have announced investments in the country, under the auspices of Ambassador Demircan, a figure close to Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party. [...]

Published on 11/05/2026 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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“Erdogan sets out to conquer Africa”

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Erdogan sets out to conquer Africa

Keen to reassert Turkey's international status, and also to help Turkish companies to break into the African market, the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been spearheading a major diplomatic and business drive in Africa. To achieve its goals, the Turkish government is counting on the assistance of its religious networks. [...]

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