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Vol 66 No 2

Published 24th January 2025


America first but Africa where?

Deal-making diplomacy and geopolitical rivalry with China will dominate Washington’s policy in Africa

Many African leaders believe they can do business with new US President Donald Trump despite his previous lack of interest in the continent. A chorus of congratulatory messages greeted Trump’s defeat of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November. Some of this faith in Trump’s transactional diplomacy may be wishful thinking. In the State Department’s priorities, Africa (with its critical minerals and booming populations) will continue to rank below Latin America (migration and security) and South Asia (mega markets and geopolitical alliances).

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