Trump victory raises East Africa uncertainties on economy and security

Donald Trump, now the US president-elect, attends a campaign rally at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, US on November 1, 2024.

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East African countries will be waiting for a spinning coin to know how Donald Trump’s return could affect their relations with Washington, knowing that each of the capitals in the region has an issue he could change.

Nairobi will be waiting to see the fate of years-long trade deal negotiations; Rwanda could be waiting to see if it is retained on a list of trade restrictions for refusing second-hand clothes.