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Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as they take part in the family photo during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, in November 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada risks missing out on Africa’s trade boom under Mark Carney

Other countries like China, Turkey, Brazil and Gulf states have already recognized the potential of the African market. Every year Canada delays, it risks losing ground that will be hard to reclaim.
Hundreds of residents of Mombasa, Kenya, cross a new floating foot bridge in March 2021 that was constructed by the Kenya National Highway Authority through the China City Construction Company. (AP Photo/Gideon Maundu).

What Canada can learn from China on effectively engaging with Africa

To become a credible economic partner In Africa, Canada should learn from China on engaging with purpose and respect.
Jonathan Wilkinson, Steven Guilbeault, Joanne Thompson and Arielle Kayabaga arrive for a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 14, 2025. Kayabaga helped the government craft its new Africa Stategy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada’s Africa strategy is a landmark moment for Canada‑Africa relations, but still needs work

Canada has taken an important first step towards a more strategic, intentional and mutually beneficial relationship with Africa. But it must provide more concrete plans for its implementation.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union, during a reception in his honour in Toronto in November 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long‑awaited Africa strategy

Africa’s rise is unfolding now. Canada has the tools, the values and the economic imperative to form strong partnerships on the continent in the face of Donald Trump’s threats.

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