This is according to Professor Adekeye Adebajo, a senior Researcher at the University of Pretoria.

Speaking at the launch of his new book, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism, and Reparations, which coincides with Africa Day this year, Adebajo highlighted the far-reaching consequences of the US pulling out of organisations like the World Health Organisation and the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.

“There is a clear retreat from multilateralism,” Adebajo explained. “The United States (US) has cut funding to the US Agency for International Development and withdrawn from critical global agreements. At the same time, European countries have quietly reduced their international assistance.”

These moves, he warned, will have a substantial impact on Africa, particularly in areas like health, climate resilience, and economic development.

Beyond aid and diplomacy, Adebajo also criticised the Trump administration for undermining progress on civil rights, diversity, and inclusion, which he sees as a setback for social justice efforts.

His book explores the enduring legacies of slavery and colonialism, and the ongoing discussions around reparations, issues that remain highly relevant for the continent and its diaspora.

As Africa Day is observed across the continent, Adebajo’s insights offer a timely reflection on how shifting international politics continue to shape Africa’s future.

--ChannelAfrica--