A seat at the table or on the menu? Africa grapples with the new world order

African leaders are meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss the continent's role in a changing world order, particularly in light of declining multilateralism and increasing great-power competition. The article highlights concerns that Africa could be exploited for its resources through bilateral deals, bypassing collective bargaining. The US, under President Trump, has shifted focus away from Africa, while the Biden administration previously declared the US "all-in" on Africa's future. Experts emphasize the need for Africa to develop a unified strategy to avoid being "left behind" and to ensure it has a "seat at the table" rather than being "on the menu." The meeting occurs annually and serves as a critical moment for African leaders to address these evolving geopolitical dynamics.

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