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Spotlight | Senegal
Ankara steps up initiatives with Bassirou Diomaye Faye

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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, 7 August 2025.
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, 7 August 2025. © Turkish presidential service / AFP

Already well established in Senegal under Macky Sall's presidency, Turkey continues to advance its interests with the current head of state. From defence to agriculture, the two countries are continuing to build closer ties despite certain financial setbacks.

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