by Martin Aslan Turkiye's African policy is not new. Since the late 1990s, Turkiye has been seeking to develop diplomatic, cultural, economic and trade relations with African countries. After Reçep Tayyip Erdoğan came to power, this dynamic accelerated sharply. Turkiye's African policy is often interpreted as a return to the Ottoman Empire, which dominated North Africa after the collapse of the Mamluk Sultanate in 1517. Beyond this historical reference, which maintains national cohesion, Turkiye is seeking to develop its foreign trade and secure its supplies. Let's not forget that Africa is a continent rich in natural resources (read article “ Africa, a continent with growing appea l ”). To achieve its objective, Turkiye will coordinate actions in the diplomatic, cultural, humanitarian and security fields. Like China and Russia, Turkiye is showing itself to be an opportunist after the departure of the West. While many African countries aspire to greater independence, the ro...