Sadat, the ‘Turkish Wagner’ whose shadow hangs over West Africa

Source:Le Monde Date:22Jun2024

The OSDH, an information center linked to the Syrian opposition, has regularly reported arrivals in Niger of “over a thousand” of these Syrian fighters from Sadat, a private Turkish security company close to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

While Turkey’s offensive in Africa is an old story, where security deals blend with economic contracts, humanitarian aid and the promotion of an Islam similar to the one envisioned by the Muslim Brotherhood, renewed attention seems to be focused on the Sahel at a time when the departure of the French and American forces is inviting new strategic players.