Is Canada Ready to Compete for Influence in Africa?

In today’s episode of the Expert Series, moderator Benjamin Ofosu-Atuahene talks with Dr. David Black, Dr. Marie-Joelle Zahar, Dr. Yolande Bouka, and Dr. Andrew Grant about the highs and lows of Canada’s Africa Strategy.Amidst talk of Canada diversifying its alliances, Canada’s Africa Strategy sets the scene for potential expansion of Canada’s relationships. An opportunity arises for Canada to do its part in creating global security; Africa, rich with natural resources, could lead to a more green and secure future.Topics to note include Canada-Africa relations, regional specificity of security issues from the Sahar to South Africa, continued interest in Africa’s critical mineral wealth and the potential risks that could be posed to the continent by Canadian adversaries.If Canada wants to make an impact in the region, they will have to invest in technological capacities and diplomatic relations guided by the African Union and relinquish a uniform approach of democratic growth.Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to the CDA Institute newsletter today: https://bit.ly/40ykggqThe CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that conducts research and education programming on defence and security.Learn more: CDA Institute