America will remain a vital partner, so African governments should expand, not reduce, their options to advance their interests.
Politicking in the US and UK distracts from Chagossians’ need to determine their resettlement and role in blue economy governance.
No countries from the region are represented, and the board could fragment global conflict response systems that include the AU.
The American operation exposes the risks to Africa posed by AFRICOM’s push for relevance under Trump’s second term.
Had Maduro enjoyed undisputed electoral legitimacy, his capture by a foreign power would have been far more costly.
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?
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