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Turkey Detains 18 in Probe Targeting Istanbul Municipality

  TURKISH authorities said it has detained at least 18 people as part of its corruption probe targeting employees of Istanbul’s municipality, state media reported on Tuesday. According to the report, prosecutors had issued warrants for 22 suspects, including the…

Turkey Eyes Africa’s Power Vacuum

AS France and the United States scale back their presence in Africa, Turkey is accelerating its diplomatic and security engagements across the continent. According to reporting by Agence France-Presse (AFP), Ankara’s efforts are resonating with African governments seeking credible, alternative partnerships. At…

Turkey, Syria Agree On Roadmap To Revive Trade

  THE Turkish trade ministry has announced a roadmap to resolve disputes between Turkey and Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government last month, which brought bilateral trade to a halt due to a sudden increase in customs duties. Earlier this month,…

Fire Guts Hotel In Turkey Kills 10

  NO fewer than 10 people died in a fire at a hotel in a ski resort in north-western Turkey, the country’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said early on Tuesday. Thirty-two others were injured in the blaze, which occurred in…

Ethiopia and Somalia Reconcile in Turkey-mediated Deal

ETHIOPIA and Somalia have signed a landmark reconciliation agreement brokered by Turkey in Ankara, ending nearly a year of tense relations. The deal, facilitated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, marks a pivotal moment for peace and cooperation in the…

Turkey’s Exports to Africa hit $15bn in 2024

TURKEY’S exports to African countries exceeded $15bn between January and October 2024, reflecting a 1.8 percent rise in trade compared to the same period last year, according to Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) data compiled by Anadolu Agency. This boost in trade…

Turkey, Côte d’Ivoire Sign New Military Cooperation Deal

    TURKEY and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a significant military agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral defence ties. The deal was finalised on Tuesday during the ongoing SAHA EXPO Defence and Aerospace Exhibition 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey’s and Europe’s largest…