Summary
Turkiye is actively expanding its influence across Africa, particularly through defence and intelligence cooperation, mediation initiatives, and economic exchanges from the Maghreb to sub-Saharan regions. In an exclusive interview, Hakan Fidan, Turkiye’s foreign minister and former intelligence chief, shares insights on these developments and highlights the strategic importance of these efforts. Fidan, a close ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, emphasizes the growing partnerships and collaborative strategies that are shaping Turkiye’s foreign relations in Africa.
