When global trade becomes a weapon how can african economies protect themselves?

Global trade turning into a weapon means countries use their trading power to hurt others, like using a big stick to push or hit someone.

Imagine you and your friend are sharing toys at recess. But one day, your friend says, “If you don’t give me all your candies, I won’t let you play with my favorite toy.” That’s like global trade becoming a weapon, one country is trying to force another to do what they want.

Now think of African economies as kids who have great toys but not enough candy. They need more candy (like money) to keep playing and growing. If other countries take away their candy or give them bad ones, it's hard for them to play well.

So how can they protect themselves?

Just like you might ask the teacher to help if your friend is being unfair, African economies can make strong shields by working together. Countries in Africa can trade with each other more, sharing their candies and toys so no one has all the power.

They can also learn new tricks, like making better toys (like technology or strong businesses), so they don’t need as much candy from others.

By being smart and working together, African countries can keep playing fair even when global trade turns into a weapon.