AFRICA OBSERVATORY - ISSUE 12

9 - 16 JUL 2019

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

As we TAFAC, in order to make you acknowledged about Africa, we would like to salute you with the 12th issue of Africa Observatory. Also, I would like to emphasize that we will continue to gear up our efforts to another step as your beloved supports has been given to us. Hereby, we are completely open to your comments and critics about taking Africa Observatory to another level.

Moreover, I commemorate all the martyrs who have fought to protect our country against the treacherous coup attempt dated July 15, 2016 with respect and mercy, and congratulate the feast of our nation who risk their life to protect our democracy.

Sincerely,
President of TAFAC

Abdulaziz Unal

HEADLINE OF THE WEEK

THE IMPORTANT HEADLINE OF ISSUE 12

Turkish Sailors Held Hostage by Armed Pirates in Nigeria

A group of 10 Turkish sailors has been kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Nigeria,reportedly for ransom. The Paksoy-1 was sailing from Cameroon to Ivory Coast when thepirates boarded the ship in the Gulf of Guinea. It was not carrying freight and eight sailors managed to escape. Turkey says it is workingto secure the release of those seized. The International Maritime Bureau says the Gulf of Guinea is the most dangerous sea in the world for piracy. Omer Celik, spokesman of AKParty, said the ministry was following the case closely and "working on it". Photo Source

ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND POLITICS

Summary of the Economical Developments and Politics in this Issue from TAFAC's Perspeci
Morocco Is Consolidating Itself as Gateway for Investment Between Europe and Africa

Morocco Is Consolidating Itself as Gateway for Investment Between Europe and...

Rabat, Morocco (PortSEurope) July 17, 2019 – “Morocco enjoys an extraordinary geostrategic position thanks to its Mediterranean-Atlantic coastline and its proximity to the European...
Can Trump’s Prosper Africa Make America Greater than China and Other Partners in Africa?

Can Trump’s Prosper Africa Make America Greater than China and Other...

Prosper Africa aligns with the Trump administration’s Africa strategy, introduced by National Security Adviser John Bolton last December. It aims to promote prosperity, security,...
Sudan: Is It Being Exploited by Foreign Powers?

Sudan: Is It Being Exploited by Foreign Powers?

Opposition leaders in Sudan say its military rulers are being exploited by foreign powers, eager to take advantage of the country's natural resources and...

TURKEY IN AFRICA

What is new in Africa about Turkey?

Turkey in Africa – Issue 12

Turkey Takes Initiatives for Sailors Seized Off Nigeria 10 Turkish sailors were abducted off Nigeria by pirates on Saturday evening. Initiatives are being taken to release 10 Turkish sailors who had been abducted off Nigeria, according to Turkey’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. “The ship which the pirates left has been taken to Tema Harbor (Ghana), and the necessary initiatives are taken...

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