Insight Turkey
Insight Turkey
Challenging ideas
On Turkish politics and International affairs

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Hamza Haşıl

Social Sciences University of Ankara, Türkiye
Hamza Haşıl
An Overview of Türkiye's Africa Policy: Historical Background, Strategic Diplomacy, and Future Prospects
October 14, 2024
As part of a multifaceted foreign policy, Türkiye has strengthened its relations with African countries by focusing on political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural cooperation. In 1998, the Turkish government introduced the African Initiative Policy, which laid the foundation for the country’s growing influence, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Türkiye reached a significant milestone in 2005, known as the “Year of Africa,” when it became an observer member of the African Union (AU). With the AU’s recognition of Türkiye as a strategic partner by 2008, its influence and cooperation with Africa has substantially increased.

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