AGOA’s Collapse: A Blow to African Economies or a Catalyst for Self-Reliance?

Trump’s Policies and Africa’s Path to Economic Sovereignty Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for African Independence On April 6, 2025, a seismic shift in global trade dynamics reverberated across the African continent as experts declared the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—a framework that enabled African countries to export duty-free to the U.S.—“as good as dead.” … Read more

South Africa’s Ambassador Expelled by U.S.: A Diplomatic Crisis or a Stand for African Dignity?

Tensions Rise as Trump Administration Targets South Africa in a Clash of Values Introduction: Africa’s Voice Under Fire On March 17, 2025, a diplomatic rift shook the foundations of U.S.-South Africa relations as the Trump administration declared South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, “persona non grata,” demanding his departure by March 21, 2025. … Read more

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