Five things to know about Turkey's interests in Africa

Over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two decades in power, Ankara has consolidated its foothold on the continent, quadrupling its number of embassies there.

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Turkey's President and leader of Justice and Development (AK) Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addresses supporters during an election campaign rally in Istanbul on 24 March 2024. Picture: AFP