Turkey has hosted the heads of state from 16 African countries along with more than 102 ministers and representatives of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for an economic summit aimed at boosting trade links. Turkish weapons deals, including combat drone technology are also on the table. Al Jazeera’s @Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul. @African Union and the Economic Community @West African States @ECOWAS @Al Jazeera English @TurkeyAfricaSummit
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a five-day trip to four countries in West Africa. Ankara has invested heavily in the African continent. Turkey’s interests in Africa rival the ones of former colonial powers like France and the UK, as well as China. One of the countries Erdogan is visiting is Senegal, where Turkey has a huge influence. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Senegal’s capital, Dakar. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
