Governance

Africa's Quiet Response to U.S. Realignment of Foreign Aid

Characterizing the end of U.S. aid as a catalyst allows African politicians to emphasize their readiness for a new era

Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for the inauguration of Namibia's first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in Windhoek, Namibia, on March 21, 2025.
Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for the inauguration of Namibia's first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in Windhoek, Namibia, on March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer