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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>A growing consensus is emerging among policy experts and scholars that Africa is redefining how it engages with external powers, placing increasing emphasis on agency, strategic interests, and balanced partnerships.<\/b><\/p>\n

During discussions on \u201cAfrica and External Powers: Shaping the Terms of Engagement,\u201d panelists underscored the need to rethink global conversations through an African lens\u2014one that reflects the continent\u2019s priorities rather than inherited narratives.<\/p>\n

Dr. David Ngendo-Tshimba, Head of the Centre for African Studies at Uganda Martyrs University, argued that reframing international discourse from an African vantage point fundamentally alters both the narrative and its outcomes. He noted that Africa is no longer in a position of passive alignment but is increasingly asserting its distinct needs in global engagements.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrica is now in a place where we can say we have very particular needs which differ from those of external actors,\u201d he said, adding that this shift will inevitably redefine engagement frameworks.<\/p>\n

Panelists noted that this repositioning reflects a broader movement toward self-determination and strategic negotiation.<\/p>\n

Dr. Edith Namutebi, Head of Regional Peace and Security at Uganda\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted that Africa\u2019s historical marginalisation has driven a shift toward protecting its interests through more deliberate and coordinated approaches. She pointed to regionalism as an emerging platform for advancing African-led solutions and strengthening negotiation capacity.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegional frameworks are becoming critical spaces for articulating and defending African interests,\u201d she said, noting that engagement is increasingly moving away from traditional hegemonic structures toward newer global players.<\/p>\n

Namutebi also emphasized the continent\u2019s adoption of multi-alignment\u2014engaging with multiple global partners simultaneously\u2014as a defining feature of its current geopolitical posture. This, she explained, is reinforced by the rise of economic blocs that enhance Africa\u2019s leverage in a multipolar world.<\/p>\n

Prof. Dr. Solveig Richter, Professor of International Relations and Transnational Politics at Leipzig University, observed that Africa is attracting heightened global attention amid shifting development financing models. With the gradual decline of Official Development Assistance (ODA), new forms of cooperation are emerging, each with their own conditions and expectations.<\/p>\n

However, she cautioned that reduced involvement from Western actors could have implications for governance and civic space.<\/p>\n

\u201cCitizens continue to place value on human rights and democratic principles,\u201d she said. \u201cA decline in engagement from partners such as the United States and Europe could reduce support for civil society and human rights advocacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Okello Moses Chrispus, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Security Studies, highlighted the role of technology in reshaping global power dynamics. He noted that while geography and natural resources remain important, real influence lies in how these assets are controlled and utilized.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe strategic value derived from resources now outweighs mere possession,\u201d he said, pointing to the growing importance of supply chains and technological leverage in determining global influence.<\/p>\n

The discussion reflects an Africa that is recalibrating its position within the international system\u2014moving toward more assertive, interest-driven engagement while navigating a rapidly evolving global order.<\/p>\n

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