Canada can be a significant player in Africa—if it wants to be

As western hegemony ebbs, African stakeholders are deftly courting the opportunities that come with competition.

Albert Muchanga, African Union commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals, in Ottawa on May 17, 2023.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TAPFUMA MUSEWE, KYLE HIEBERT

November 25, 2024

The looming return of raw nationalism to America under president-elect Donald Trump means Ottawa must embrace greater strategic autonomy in a more fractious world. Thankfully, Canada has options. Among them is engaging with Africa in ways that play to our country’s strengt...

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