Biden to Visit Angola in December

President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Angola marks the first trip by a sitting U.S. president to sub-Saharan Africa since 2015, highlighting a potential shift in American foreign policy towards the continent. As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, experts express concerns over the implications for U.S.-Africa relations, suggesting a possible pivot towards a more transactional and bilateral approach rather than multilateral development efforts. Will Brown from the European Council on Foreign Relations indicates that Trump's re-election may prompt European and African nations to collaborate closely given the unpredictability of U.S. policies. Tibor Nagy, former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, remains optimistic, arguing that U.S. interests in Africa will intersect with global competition against China, particularly regarding critical minerals. Meanwhile, geopolitical shifts, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, may reshape U.S. priorities globally, affecting its relations with partners like Pakistan and its stance on China. The evolving landscape suggests that both Africa and Pakistan will need to navigate a complex and changing U.S. foreign policy environment under Trump.