Category Archives: Turquia

Turkish president vows to boost ties with African countries

2022, África, Cooperação, Relações Bilaterais, Senegal, Turquia

Via: Anadolu Agency

“We discussed all aspects of Turkiye-Senegal relations at our talks with my treasured brother,” he said. “We exchanged ideas on how we can further advance our relations in every area. We once again gladly observed that we share the same determination to deepen our cooperation.”

Noting that the bilateral trade volume between Turkiye and Senegal had reached $540 million in 2021, Erdogan said “our goal is to elevate this figure to some $1 billion in a short span of time.”

Erdogan also thanked Senegalese officials “for the support they provide to our fight against the FETO terrorist organization. We have no doubt that this support and solidarity will continue.”

Erdogan and Sall signed five agreements, including one on security..

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Turkish, Qatari and German ministers in Libya for talks with GNA

África, Alemanha, Catar, Líbia, Turquia

Via: Aljazeera

Turkey and Qatar have reiterated their support for Libya’s internationally recognised government during a trip by their defence chiefs to the capital, Tripoli, where Germany’s foreign minister also paid an unexpected visit. Ankara has provided crucial military support to the United Nations-brokered Government of National Accord (GNA) to help it stave off a 14-month assault from rival forces based in eastern Libya. The country has been split since 2014 between factions based in the east and west, and regional powers have aligned themselves with the competing sides.

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Libya: Protest against Turkish intervention in Benghazi

África, Crise Política, Líbia, Turquia

Via: Africa News

Thousands demonstrated in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Sunday against what they claim is Turkish interference in the country’s domestic affairs. Turkey has sent mercenaries and weapons to the country’s internationally recognized government in Tripoli. The protesters carried banners bearing pictures and slogans attacking Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Libyan ally Fayez al-Sarraj, prime minister of the U.N.-backed government. Libya has been in turmoil since 2011, when a civil war toppled long-time dictator Moammar Gadhafi, who was later killed.

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