Justice Minister Hassan Sheikh Ali Delivers Keynote at Türkiye–Africa Strategic Dialogue. Ankara, Türkiye — 2026-02-09 Lead Paragraph Somalia’s Justice Minister, Hassan Sheikh Ali, delivered a keynote address at the Türkiye–Africa Strategic Dialogue in Ankara, highlighting the strategic partnership between Africa and Türkiye and emphasizing the continent’s importance as an equal partner rather than a zone of competition.
The Türkiye–Africa Strategic Dialogue, a significant event aimed at fostering diplomatic ties and collaboration, reflects a growing trend of non-Western nations seeking deeper engagement with Africa.
According to Talha Köse, head of the National Intelligence Academy, Türkiye views Africa as a continent of ‘equal partners’rather than as a competitor. Köse also criticized Western-centric approaches for framing Africa through an Orientalist lens, suggesting that such perspectives often disregard Africa’s historical agency and capacity for self-transformation.
The Somalia’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs expressed an interest in learning from Türkiye, particularly focusing on renewable energy to address energy needs and environmental concerns.
Further details on the outcomes of the strategic dialogue are expected in the coming days.
The event serves as a platform for enhancing cooperation between Türkiye and African nations, with a focus on mutual interests and shared challenges. Source Dailysabah.
Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 3*
