- President-elect Trump is likely to appoint Joe Foltz, current staff director for the GOP on the House Foreign Affairs Africa subcommittee, to head the Africa desk at the National Security Council (NSC).
- Foltz previously served on the NSC during Trump’s first term and has experience with the U.S. Agency for International Development under the Biden administration.
- He played a significant role in advocating for the establishment of the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation, aimed at countering China and Russia's influence in Africa.
- Trump's transition team has not officially confirmed the appointment, although his incoming press secretary praised recent decisions regarding his new administration.
- Despite low priority on U.S. relations with Africa in Trump’s campaign, experts suggest a potential shift in policy focus as competition with global powers increases.
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