African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnerships.

In the wake of Trump’s win, Kenya’s William Ruto said his country “stands ready” to deepen its ties with Washington. Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu spoke of a second Trump administration ushering in an era of “earnest,

Donald Trump’s re-election as president is raising questions about how his administration will deal with the continent. The list of issues is long: trade, investment, aid, sanctions and war. Trump’s election victory comes as China and Russia make significant strides across Africa.