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Turkey's rising role in Africa

Turkey's rising role in Africa
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Under the Ottoman Empire Turkey ruled North Africa for hundreds of years, but after the empire fell in the 1920s, the country lost interest in the

Under the Ottoman Empire Turkey ruled North Africa for hundreds of years, but after the empire fell in the 1920s, the country lost interest in the continent.

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But in recent years Turkey has tripled its investment in Africa, and aims to increase its stake over the coming years.

That’s on this week’s Focus. To see the full programme click on the video link above.

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