Turkey expands diplomatic and economic presence in Africa, quadrupling embassies and pursuing oil/gas off Somalia.
Turkey seeks diplomatic and economic influence worldwide, particularly in Africa. Over the past two decades, Ankara has quadrupled its number of embassies on the continent, filling the void left by former colonial rulers. Turkey's interests include portraying itself as an alternative to the West, emphasizing the sincerity of its presence compared to Europeans, and searching for oil and gas off Somalia.
July 21, 2024
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