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What the U.S. Political Transition Might Mean for Africa Generally and Its Oil and Gas Sector in Particular
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African Energy Chamber: What the U.S. Political Transition Might Mean for Africa Generally and Its Oil and Gas Sector in Particular
30.12.2020 / 18:40
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What the U.S. Political Transition Might Mean for Africa Generally and Its Oil and Gas Sector in Particular
By Jude Kearney, Chairman of the US/Africa Committee of the Africa Energy Chamber
2021 could be the beginning of a much needed reset for US relations with Africa and its various countries and regions. To date, most African governments have responded positively to the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, with many African leaders offering their congratulations to Joe Biden. That is no surprise: Donald Trump s presidency has been, at best, a mixed b
By Jude Kearney, Chairman of the US/Africa Committee of the Africa Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/)
2021 could be the beginning of a much needed reset for US relations with Africa and its various countries and regions. To date, most African governments have responded positively to the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, with many African leaders offering their congratulations to Joe Biden. That is no surprise: Donald Trump’s presidency has been, at best, a mixed bag for Africa and Africans.
President Trump’s Africa Legacy
Unfortunately for Donald Trump, his widely reported use of profane and vile language in a closed door meeting to describe African and other developing countries is now viewed by many, including most Africans, as clear evidence that he is uninterested in any meaningful or supportive relationship with Africa. While I accept it as fact that such derogation of a whole continent of peoples displays bigotry and disdain towards Africans, it