One of the most tangible examples of this cooperation is the sale of Turkish military equipment to African countries. Since the rise of the Turkish defence industry in the early 2010s [4], Türkiye has gradually positioned itself as an increasingly significant exporter of military equipment. When it was built, the base was the largest Turkish military base abroad [29]. Since then, following the example of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, SADAT has been present wherever Turkish foreign policy has developed an interest. This is particularly true given the openness of African countries to Türkiye’s diplomatic, economic and security investments.

Source: Le Figaro March 06, 2025 17:06 UTC