Bridging Continents: What Erdoğan’s Meeting with Senegal’s PM Ousmane Sonko Means for Türkiye–Africa Ties — Opportunities, Risks, and Economic Context
Erdoğan hosts Senegal PM Sonko in Ankara — strategic boost for Türkiye–Senegal ties - Dr.SanjayKumar Pawar Table of Contents Introduction — why this visit matters The visit at a glance: ceremonies, agreements, and optics Historical context: Türkiye’s long game in Africa Senegal’s economic backdrop: recovery plan, hidden debts and urgency What the signed agreements mean — defense, media, education (and beyond) Strategic and economic opportunities for both sides Risks, red flags, and international reactions Data-driven analysis: trade, defense sales, and finance flows (with sources) Conclusions — what to watch next FAQ — short answers to likely reader questions Sources & further reading 1. Introduction — why this visit matters On 7–8 August 2025, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to the Presidential Complex in Ankara in a high-profile visit that blended diplomatic pageantry with strategic substance. The event feature...