Geopolitical Monitor: Turkey’s President Erdogan visits Africa: A Commentary

 

"Turkey’s President Erdogan visits Africa: A Commentary"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez & Scott Morgan

Geopolitical Monitor

Opinion

27 February, 2022

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/turkeys-president-erdogan-visits-africa-a-commentary/

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan carried out a short African tour from 20-23 February. This visit, the second to the region in four months, took the Turkish leader to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Senegal. By now, President Erdogan has visited over 30 African states, not counting repeat visits.

The Recent Tour

Ankara has stepped up its initiatives regarding Africa in recent months. In October 2021, President Erdogan carried out a four-day tour to three African countries: Angola, Nigeria and Togo. Two months later, in December, Istanbul hosted the Third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, which was attended by 16 African heads of state. Now, the Turkish president has returned to Africa once again.

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Geopolitical Monitor: Arms Sales in Africa: A Buyer’s Market

"Arms Sales in Africa: A Buyer’s Market"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez and Scott Morgan
Geopolitical Monitor
Opinion
December 16, 2019
Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/arms-sales-in-africa-a-buyers-market/

 

The Russian city of Sochi hosted the first ever Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum in late October. One important development of this high-profile meeting was that Russian defense companies declared their interest in expanding their footprint throughout Africa by increasing weapons sales.

This is an important issue that deserves more analysis since, given the numerous and complex armed conflicts throughout Africa, a plethora of extra-continental actors, be them governments or defense industries, are continuously attempting to obtain new contracts with African states. Without a doubt, Africa is very much open for business when it comes to weapons transfers, and the world as a whole is looking to profit.

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