How are African states, government representatives, and civil society actors responding to the foreign policy shifts under Donald Trump? A new blog series on Megatrends Afrika features contributions from authors across the continent, exploring how Trump’s latest foreign policy moves are reshaping Africa’s strategic options, interests and international partnerships.
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Since returning to office, Trump has reversed key foreign policy principles of the previous administration — including massive cuts to development cooperation, withdrawal from multilateral climate initiatives, and the questioning of trade frameworks such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Added to this is an erratic trade policy that has unsettled the global economy. For many African states that had in recent years placed their hopes on a more partnership-oriented international order, these developments represent a significant setback — but also a chance to redefine their foreign policy priorities.
The blog series offers insight into how African actors interpret and respond to these global changes, and what new strategies they are adopting in an increasingly multipolar world.
