As Donald Trump begins his second term as US president in January, he’s set to intensify his ‘America First’ approach to foreign policy and international relations. But this pragmatic, investment-centred vision isn’t entirely bad news for the African continent.
During Joe Biden’s presidency, the picture looked very different of course. His administration’s US-Africa strategy and rhetoric emphasised cooperation and mutual interests, highlighting Africa’s independence, economic aspirations and the importance of addressing global issues such as climate change and health crises.
Now, with Trump back in office, Africa will have to grapple again with an overtly transactional diplomatic approach.
