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A great America bad for Africa's growth

US President-Elect Donald Trump’s call to “Make America Great Again” endeared him to the American electorate. A great and winning America should worry Africa.

When the United States of America was at its apex in the global power chain, the country had a dim view of Africa. The US perceived the African continent as largely characterized by coups and chaos. The alternative perception of Africa as a possible future motor for global economy started taking shape when America’s overwhelming sway on global events receded.

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