Two pivotal events in September have highlighted the shifting dynamics in Africa鈥檚 external partnerships. First, on a new approach to its relationship with Africa. Second, at a Forum on China-Africa Cooperation () summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping to deliver more than $US50 billion in loans, investment and aid to African nations over the next three years, as well as to upgrading diplomatic ties.
These coinciding developments underscore the urgency for Canada to rethink its role in Africa if it hopes to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.