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False Choices: Balancing Democracy and Development in U.S. Africa Policy

The shift in U.S. foreign policy to prioritize commercial diplomacy over democracy support presents a false dichotomy. As African partners adjust to the U.S. retreat as an advocate for democracy, this approach risks long-term consequences for U.S.-Africa relations.

Commentary by Oge Onubogu and Khasai Makhulo — October 21, 2025

Trump’s Africa Policy: Commerce and Domestic Politics Clash

As Africa’s geopolitical importance grows, the United States must clearly define why it is the preferred partner for the continent. Only then can the Trump administration’s commercial diplomacy strategy deliver for both the United States and Africa.

Commentary by Oge Onubogu — October 6, 2025