The Grand Guest Africa – United States

Since the beginning of 2025, the United States has been deporting nationals from Mexico, Vietnam, and Yemen to countries like South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Several agreements have been signed between Washington and third countries, particularly in Africa, to host foreign nationals rejected by the United States. The latest agreement was made with the Democratic Republic of Congo. These agreements have sparked controversy due to their vague nature, described as a “policy of pressure” by Romuald Sciora, director of the US Political and Geostrategic Observatory at the Iris Institute.

According to a February 2026 report by Democratic senators titled “At what price,” the United States paid over 32 million dollars to five countries to host around 300 migrants. This has been seen as a new diplomatic tool employed by the American administration.

Romuald Sciora describes the US as a “rogue superpower” engaging in coercive diplomacy, where countries are pressured to accept migrants in exchange for potential agreements. The administration justifies this action by claiming that many countries refuse to take back their nationals. However, this externalization of the US’s migration burden to Africa is seen as a form of coercion.

The agreements with these third countries come with unclear compensations, contributing to the opacity surrounding these deals. This lack of transparency is characteristic of Trump’s political approach, characterized by his tough stance against migrants.

These migration agreements are also viewed as part of a domestic policy strategy by Donald Trump to rally his electoral base amid his declining popularity. Trump’s actions in the international arena often tie back to his attempts to strengthen his position at home.

Romuald Sciora will be releasing a graphic novel documenting American history on April 15th, providing more insight into the complex dynamics of US policies and international relations.