John Mwangi

John Mwangi is the U.S. correspondent for AfricanDiplomats.com. An expert in foreign policy, he covers America’s strategies toward Africa in areas such as security, trade, climate, and cultural diplomacy. He also examines tensions and alignments in multilateral arenas.
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Trump’s African Timeout: US-Africa Summit Delay amid Tariffs and G20 Tussle

A bold editorial illustration featuring Donald Trump in a dark suit and red tie, facing left with a serious expression. Behind him, stylized silhouettes of African leaders appear in dark blue, facing a fragmented American flag with a large question mark. A red plane icon, a mining gear symbol with mineral cart, and vivid graphic lines emphasize themes of resource diplomacy, migration, and geopolitical tension in US–Africa relations.
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Trump’s ‘Deal-or-No-Deal’ Mini-Summit Woos Five Mineral-Rich African States

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DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal: Fragile Breakthrough or Strategic Illusion?

Two political leaders—one representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and the other Rwanda—shake hands in front of a large American flag.
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Potomac Diplomacy: Can Washington’s Congo-Rwanda Peace Pact Really Hold?