King Mohammed VI has congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election as President of Türkiye, wishing him success in his continuing efforts to lead the Turkish people towards further progress and prosperity. Inflation in Türkiye hit a staggering 85% in October before easing to 44% last month. The overwhelming victory of Erdogan in the provinces hit hardest by the Feb. 6 earthquake came despite criticism that the government’s response was slow and ineffective. In his victory speech, Erdogan said rebuilding efforts would be a top priority for his government. According to the World Bank estimates, the earthquake caused $34.2 billion in “direct damages”, equivalent to 4% of Türkiye’s 2021 gross domestic product.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 30, 2023 18:00 UTC