Africa Strategy Back on the Table, as Ottawa Heralds New Embassies, Security Projects

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, as they meet on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

The federal Liberals have revived their plan to launch an Africa strategy, and are announcing new embassies and anti-terrorism projects on the continent.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa is earmarking $54.4 million for initiatives aimed at peacebuilding in war-torn Sudan, counterterrorism in West Africa and combating biological threats.