Canada can spur momentum in Africa with a cohesive strategy and key alliances

Canada’s African diaspora population of 1.3 million people is growing and gaining more political clout, economic significance, and cultural relevance.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced Canada would be upgrading diplomatic offices in Benin and Zambia to full-fledged missions, among other changes to Canada's Africa strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MAFOYA DOSSOUMON

December 12, 2024

On the sidelines of a Nov. 7 high-level meeting between Canada and African Union leaders in Toronto, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced a forthcoming Africa strategy designed to position Canada as a reliable partner to African countries.

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