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Security and trade on the agenda for Tinubu's first visit to Ankara

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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. [...]

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Brasilia, Brazil, on 25 August 2025. — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Brasilia, Brazil, on 25 August 2025. © Andre Borges/EPA/AFP

The Nigerian head of state is expected to make an unprecedented visit to Turkey within the next few days. Key ministers from his government will accompany him on this trip. [...]

Published on 21/01/2026 at 05:40 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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