The 2025 US National Security Strategy recasts Africa from partner to price tag in a transactional, resource-driven era of great-power rivalry.
Before global constraints become irreversible, countries must show how loss and damage can be measured and linked to development and debt.
Several steps can ensure that Africa uses its numerical advantage in the agreement to influence critical upcoming negotiations.
Donald Trump’s national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China’s dominance.
Africa was hit by a record number of digital shutdowns in 2025 that stifled opposition and undermined democracy.
To advance development while safeguarding its sovereignty, Zambia must navigate competition from China, the EU and the US.
The G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration in Johannesburg stressed Africa’s interests – but will it survive Trump?
At this week’s Luanda summit, several thorny issues relating to the security partnership must be confronted head-on.
As arguably the most powerful minilateral, the G20 should be pursued as a primary platform for Africa’s climate ambition.
Italy’s stance on its historical atrocities against Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia contradicts principles in its Mattei Plan for Africa.
Globally, partnerships are being re-assessed as countries and regions increasingly opt for more independence in their decision making.
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