June 3, 2026
By Vera Anyagafu
The Trump administration has outlined a renewed Africa strategy centered on national sovereignty, commercial partnerships, and targeted support for Nigeria, as Washington moves to reshape its engagement on the continent.
Senior US officials say the new approach prioritises measurable outcomes and strategic interests over what they described as “moral lectures” in foreign policy.
Speaking at the Africa Day Forum in Washington, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, Nick Setter Checker, said the administration is committed to building “mutually beneficial partnerships” with African countries.
