The USA designates Kenya as its first non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa.
Washington rolled out the purple carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto this week.
The 2 international locations have fun 60 years of diplomatic relations.
The go to can be essential to broader U.S.-Africa relations.
Washington seems to be taking part in catch-up on the continent.
China has invested closely in infrastructure in quite a few African international locations and Russia has elevated its navy presence in West Africa after a collection of coups lately.
So can Washington ship on its new guarantees? And the way might African international locations profit?
Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault
Visitors:
Stella Agara – governance and safety analyst specializing in youth improvement
David Shinn – professor of worldwide relations at George Washington College and former US ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia
Nicodemus Minde – researcher on the East African Peace and Safety Governance program on the Institute for Safety Research
