With Trump win, Africa braces for aid cuts, uncertainty
Al JazeeraBut it could also force African nations to double down on their shift away from the US, towards Asia and the Middle East, say analysts. “The sanctions are gone,” the East African country’s parliamentary speaker, Anitah Among, told parliament, hinting at her expectation of improved ties with the US under Trump. In December 2022, Biden’s administration pledged $55bn over three years to African nations, but this investment could be at risk as Trump reorients US foreign aid towards his strategic priorities. Bond emphasised the potential fallout, stating that Trump’s approach would be “catastrophic” for Africa, which disproportionately bears climate change’s consequences despite minimally contributing to global emissions. By pulling the US out of climate agreements, Trump would not only curtail Africa’s access to international climate funds – needed to tackle everything from water scarcity to food insecurity – but also embolden polluting industries globally, amplifying Africa’s climate vulnerability, Bond said.
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