If trade war hits China’s economy it may be devastating for Africa, experts say

Power drives global affairs today, not rules – what Africa’s strategies should be

A new world order is emerging. The United States is no longer the sole force shaping global events; countries like China, Russia, India and the Gulf states are growing in influence. This shift has intensified global competition and made international cooperation more challenging. In today’s world, power, not rules, is the key driver of global affairs. What is Africa’s role? Drawing on our research, we argue that the continent should adopt a prag…

If trade war hits China’s economy it may be devastating for Africa, experts say

Frictions with US could hit demand for commodities and prompt Beijing to revise outward investment strategy, according to Afreximbank.

Africa is the new front in Trump’s trade war against China

Donald Trump has opened a new front in his trade war with China, deploying a family confidant to Kinshasa to challenge Beijing’s control of critical minerals. Almost unnoticed amid the tariff battles, Trump is working to reclaim the mineral supply chains that power the modern world – starting in the Democratic Republic of Congo at Africa’s heart. His plan is to give US military assistance to the beleaguered government of President Félix Tshiseke…

Africa Is at The Centre Of 21st-Century Challenges

By Vamo Soko and Bintu Zahara Sakor* The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) published this article as Blog. OSLO, Norway | 13 April 2025 (IDN) — Africa is not a homogeneous entity. Unlike the United States or China, it does not have a unified political power capable of defending a common interest. Its cultural, economic, and political diversity presents both a complexity and a competitive advantage in globalization. Africa is at the center of …

OP-ED | A Trade War Could End Africa's Manufacturing Dream, By Amit Jain - African Newspage | Reporting Africa’s Development

Amit Jain says, except for Morocco and South Africa, Africa has come late to the manufacturing class, noting that Trump’s trade war is making it even harder for the continent to realize its manufacturing dream. President Donald Tump of the United States of America The trade war has begun. And spectacularly so. Henceforth, every item, no matter where it comes from, will be charged at least an extra 10%, making things expensive for the American c…

Trading places: Africa’s opportunity in a fragmenting global economy

By: JP FABRI The global trade order is being redefined—again. The recent wave of U.S. tariffs on key imports, marks a deepening of the world’s most consequential trade conflict. With retaliatory measures already taking shape, the spectre of a long-term economic decoupling between the world’s two largest economies is no longer theoretical. We are witnessing the acceleration of a new era of protectionism—one that is reshaping the flows of goods, c…