Rootedness, calculated boldness and, when unforeseen events occur, caution. This might summarise the policy pursued by the Republic of Turkey, which celebrates its centenary on 29 October, in an Africa rocked by a series of coups. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In
