In 1997, the European Union excluded Turkey from membership talks, leading Turkey to pivot its focus toward Africa. This move was a response to perceived cultural biases within the EU. Turkey launched the “Action Plan for Africa” in 1998, followed by the “Opening to Africa” program in 2005, marking a strategic shift. These initiatives have […]
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