As tariffs rise and geopolitics shift, Africa and the Caribbean face a hard truth: economic dependence is a risk, not a long-term strategy.

Experts say portions of the continent are pulling apart, creating the possibility that the Horn of Africa will become an island.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is at risk due to the protectionist shift. If AGOA is allowed to lapse, it could slowly erode U.S. geopolitical influence in Africa, at a time when China ...