US foreign policy in Africa likely to remain steady, says EU Envoy: Video
Amidst concerns about what foreign relations and development in Africa will look like under a Donald Trump administration, a European Union official has predicted that the United States’ approach to Africa is unlikely to change significantly.
EU Special Representative for the Sahel, Emmanuella Del Re, told Global South World in an interview that over the years, US foreign policy has been consistent with its priorities in the region.
"I would most probably say that the foreign policy will not change drastically, regarding some general directions that the US has always taken," Del Re said.
According to her, Trump’s election has been welcomed by many African countries, as his stance on national sovereignty resonates with policies promoted in nations like Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
Del Re also noted the importance of sovereignty as a guiding principle in both US and African policies.
"Sovereignty is an important principle in policy," she said.
She further projected a possible collaboration on security and development issues, between the U.S. and Africa particularly for regions like the Sahel.
Watch the full interview here:
