Trump’s Africa economic plan smacks of an ego trip

About two weeks ago President Donald Trump released his national security strategy where for the first time, it seems, Africa was directly addressed. He made two intentions clear in the strategy in terms of his economic focus for Africa: the first is that he recognises Africa’s potential as a market for American goods and as a means of building wealth for Americans.

Second, he wants a clearer shift from aid to economic partnership. What is not clear is how Africa will benefit from the plan beyond his support for economic integration and an improved business environment (both of which are already priorities for most African governments).