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Published: June 24, 2025 11:07am EDT Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa as the geopolitical and economic landscape in the region shifts.

With tensions rising in the Middle East, many British tourists are questioning whether it is safe to visit neighbouring countries including Turkey.

Turkey's foreign policy in west Africa leans on two main pillars. One is institutional power, driven by state-backed agencies (embassies, the religious affairs directorate Diyanet , and the ...