Why Trump's moves are giving African leaders sleepless nights

This screengrab taken from the X account of Rapid Response 47, shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (centre) inside the US Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters in lower Manhattan, New York, on January 3, 2026.[AFP]

That US President Donald Trump means his words, no matter how outlandish they may sound, is not in doubt. And now African countries he has previously mentioned have a reason to worry.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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