The Trump administration is reshaping its Africa strategy, shifting away from broad-based aid toward a more targeted effort to counter China in select, high-priority sectors. Rather than competing dollar for dollar on infrastructure, US officials say the focus will be on areas like critical minerals, supply chains, commercial diplomacy, and security cooperation. Aid levels are being trimmed, with greater emphasis on African self-reliance and deals that advance US interests, even as Washington insists it remains engaged on the continent. Countries such as Kenya, Angola, and South Africa are emerging as focal points. The strategy reflects a “back-to-basics” diplomatic approach that prioritizes economic growth and security over lectures—an approach US officials say many African governments quietly welcome.
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