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Africa Will Be US President-Elect Donald Trump's Lowest Foreign Policy Priority, Expert Says
Africa Will Be US President-Elect Donald Trump's Lowest Foreign Policy Priority, Expert Says
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The African continent will be one of the least prioritized areas of US President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy, Charles Ray, former US ambassador to Zimbabwe (2009-2012) and expert of the American Institute for Foreign Policy Studies, told US media.For a long time, Washington has not considered Africa as an important foreign policy area and treats the continent only as a springboard for confrontation with Russia and China, the former diplomat added.Other analysts estimate that Trump may cut funding for aid programs to African countries. The experts believe that under Trump, key US health, security and development projects in Africa could be scaled back, leading to worsening hunger and other humanitarian crises.Earlier, the South China Morning Post wrote that Trump cut funding for African projects during his first term and was therefore accused of neglecting the continent. In addition, the Republican never visited Africa during his time in the White House.However, his administration has launched several initiatives to increase investment in the African continent in response to "China's growing influence there."Trump defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election. In addition, the Republicans managed to take control of the US Senate. They may also gain a majority in the House of Representatives. Trump's inauguration will take place on January 20, 2025.
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Africa Will Be US President-Elect Donald Trump's Lowest Foreign Policy Priority, Expert Says
13:51 13.11.2024 (Updated: 14:27 13.11.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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The surprisingly comfortable win of Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November 5 presidential election has sparked much discussion about the former US president's comeback to the White House and how it could affect global politics, including in Africa.
The African continent will be one of the
least prioritized areas of US President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy, Charles Ray, former US ambassador to Zimbabwe (2009-2012) and expert of the American Institute for Foreign Policy Studies, told US media.
For a long time, Washington has not considered Africa as an important foreign policy area and treats the continent only as a springboard for confrontation with Russia and China, the former diplomat added.
Other analysts estimate that Trump may cut funding for aid programs to African countries. The experts believe that under Trump, key US health, security and development projects in Africa could be
scaled back, leading to worsening hunger and other humanitarian crises.
Earlier, the South China Morning Post wrote that Trump cut funding for African projects during his first term and was therefore accused of
neglecting the continent. In addition, the Republican never visited Africa during his time in the White House.
However, his administration has launched several initiatives to increase investment in the African continent in response to "China's growing influence there."
Trump defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election. In addition, the Republicans managed to take control of the US Senate. They may also gain a majority in the House of Representatives. Trump's inauguration will take place on January 20, 2025.
