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flag Turkey’s expanding military and economic push in Africa, including arms sales and infrastructure deals, is sparking U.S. concerns over regional stability and Western influence.

flag Turkey's growing military, economic, and diplomatic presence in Africa is raising U.S. concerns over its impact on regional stability and strategic alignment. flag Ankara has expanded arms sales, particularly drones like the TB2, to multiple African conflict zones, including Sudan and Ethiopia, often to warring factions. flag Turkish companies, including state-linked firms, are also increasing trade and infrastructure investments, with Turkish Airlines now serving 64 African destinations. flag President Erdoğan’s 2026 visit to Ethiopia reinforced this strategy, yielding agreements on energy, trade, and logistics. flag While Turkey frames its engagement as development-focused, critics argue its profit-driven arms exports and geopolitical ambitions risk fueling conflict and challenging Western influence, especially in fragile regions like the Sahel and the Horn of Africa.

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