Tag: US-Africa relations
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AGOA Renewal: U.S. House Extends African Trade Act
U.S. House Votes to Renew AGOA for Three Years The U.S. House of Representatives has moved to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another three years, following concerns that the program was allowed to lapse in September 2025. The renewal comes after a careful legislative process aimed at restoring preferences that support…
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US House Passes 3-Year AGOA Extension Amid Unclear South Africa Inclusion
What the AGOA Extension Means The United States House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a cornerstone program that widens duty-free access to U.S. markets for a broad set of sub-Saharan African countries. The vote signals bipartisan support for continuing a trade framework designed to bolster…
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Inside Trump’s New Aid Trade: Health Deals as a Tool for U.S. Influence in Africa
Overview: A pivot to health aid tied to trade In recent months, the United States has expanded its health aid program across Africa, linking financing and support to broader trade and geopolitical objectives. The effort, described by officials as a pragmatic way to bolster health outcomes while advancing American commercial and strategic interests, involves dozens…
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Semafor’s 2026 Predictions for US-Africa Relations
What changed in 2025? Semafor’s mid-2020s analysis began with a watershed year for US-Africa relations. The Trump-era reconfiguration of Washington’s posture—marked by reshaped aid, tariff tensions, and bold diplomatic moves—pushed Africa to recalibrate its partnerships. In 2025, Usaid’s shuttering, tariff upheavals, and high-profile clashes with South Africa and Nigeria signaled a pivot toward greater strategic…
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Semafor’s Predictions for US-Africa Relations in 2026
Overview: What Semafor anticipates for 2026 Semafor’s 2026 outlook for US-Africa relations centers on a post-2025 pivot after a tumultuous year that altered traditional dynamics. The publication highlights how shifts in governance, policy recalibration, and evolving security concerns will shape diplomatic engagement, trade policies, and development priorities across the continent. While 2025 featured high-profile clashes…
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Semafor’s 2026 Forecast: How US-Africa Relations Might Unfold After a Turbulent 2025
Introduction: A year of upheaval sets the stage for 2026 Semafor’s analysis of the 2025 arc—marked by tightened aid, tariff disruptions, and high-stakes diplomacy with South Africa and Nigeria—signals that the 2026 landscape for US-Africa relations will be defined more by recalibration than reversal. As the United States reassesses its strategic priorities on the continent,…