Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections is unlikely to produce a major change in Washington’s Africa policy, although it could bring a more critical tone toward President Donald Trump’s administration. Analysts say African issues will still struggle for attention as lawmakers focus on domestic priorities. Democrats are, however, likely to use hearings to probe the dismantling of USAID and the human toll of foreign aid cuts. Such scrutiny could expose unanswered questions, but it is unlikely by itself to restore traditional development programs. Besides, governments across the continent face more immediate worries, including the visa restrictions that Washington has placed on more than half of them.