Africa: U.S. Shifts Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa From Aid to Investment and Commercial Diplomacy

Africa: U.S. Shifts Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa From Aid to Investment and Commercial Diplomacy

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 -- The United States has announced a major shift in its approach to Sub-Saharan Africa, transitioning from an assistance-led model to one focused on investment and commercial diplomacy.

Trump’s Africa pivot: trade over aid as U.S. unveils commercial diplomacy strategy – The North Africa Post

The Trump administration has launched a bold new strategy to reshape U.S.-Africa relations, shifting focus from aid to aggressive commercial engagement. Announced in Abidjan on 14 May, the U.S. Commercial Diplomacy Strategy repositions diplomacy to prioritize trade, private investment, and strategic deal-making, aiming to counter China’s dominant economic presence across the continent. “From Washington we […]

Gambia proposes landmark business compact to boost U.S. trade and investment

The proposed Compact is positioned to align with the U.S. government’s renewed Africa strategy, which emphasises trade over aid, and seeks to catalyse economic transformation through strategic market reforms, infrastructure development, and targeted investment promotion. According to the proposal submitted by Ambassador Abdoulie M. Touray, President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (Gambia), the Compact will serve as a structured partnersh…

Why Africa needs trade and not aid

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US shifting Africa strategy to 'trade, not aid': Envoy - Global Business Outlook

Before the next US-Africa Leaders’ Summit later 2025, the US has set six goals, the envoy stated The evaluation of American diplomats in Africa will be predicated upon the commercial transactions concluded, as opposed to the aid allocation, according to an official from the Department of State.

U.S. Shifts Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa from Aid to Investment and Commercial Diplomacy

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 — The United States has announced a major shift in its approach to Sub-Saharan Africa, transitioning from an assistance-led model to one focused on investment and commercial diplomacy. According to Massad Boulos, the U.S. State Department’s Senior Advisor for Africa, the new strategy seeks to deepen economic ties by promoting American business interests and supporting market-oriented reforms across the continent. “Our new …