Seeing that the author had a career as a US diplomat in Africa perhaps he can shine some light on other areas of USA - Africa relations instead of having a anti-Trump rant week after week. Perhaps readers will be more interested on the authors thoughts on such matters as the US military in Africa, things that affect Africans. As an example.....

U.S. troops are now conducting 3,500 exercises, programs, and engagements per year, an average of nearly 10 missions per day, on the African continent, according to the U.S. military’s top commander for Africa, General Thomas Waldhauser. Today’s figure of 3,500 marks an astounding 1,900 percent increase since the command was activated less than a decade ago, and suggests a major expansion of U.S. military activities on the African continent.  Just a thought!