Turkey is a quiet but strategic presence in Mali
Le Monde · 3 Jun 2026

Turkey is a quiet but strategic presence in Mali

Over the past decade, trade between Ankara and Bamako has more than tripled, and arms and ammunition have become Turkey's leading exports to Mali since 2024.


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Turkey has significantly increased its trade presence in Mali, with arms and ammunition becoming its top exports since 2024. This strategic relationship highlights Turkey's growing influence in West Africa.


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