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Mike Pompeo has been named as Rex Tillerson's successor as US Secretary of State. Credit: Gage Skidmore.

March 19, 2018

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Tillerson didn’t do much for Africa. Pompeo could well be worse.

An enhanced America First security-first approach under Pompeo will not be good for Africa. When it comes to Africa, don’t expect much from the changes taking ...

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By Johnnie Carson

February 1, 2017

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Trump’s Africa policy: Unclear and uncertain

From trade to human rights, what will Trump’s policies towards Africa look like? Obama’s former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs highlights some likely changes. ...

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By Johnnie Carson

January 5, 2016

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10 things Obama should do on Africa before leaving office

1) Visit Nigeria. After seven years in office, US President Barack Obama has engaged more broadly on Africa than any previous president. He has elevated and ...

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By Johnnie Carson

September 10, 2015

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Tanzania gears up for its closest ever elections

October’s elections will see a united opposition, led by a high-profile defector from the ruling party, come up against a strong incumbent party, led by a candidate ...