AFRICA OBSERVATORY - ISSUE 9

19 - 26 JUN 2019

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

We salute you with our new episode of Africa Observatory. The fundamental goal of our association called TAFAC is to foster better relations between our beloved country Turkey and Africa. Therefore, TAFAC has been examining whole issues emerge out in the African continent studiously. In the following days, in Ethiopia there has been a coup attempted took place and several catastrophic issues happened in parallel with it. We, hope Africa to fully adopt a democracy within its administration in the future. With the engagement of a solid stability, we hope to enhance our relations with Africa through positive way. Moreover, I would like to indicate that TAFAC is ready to serve the needs of our beloved nation and Turkish people with all aspects.

Sincerely,
President of TAFAC

Abdulaziz Unal

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