Title: Foreign Policy And National Development In Africa: A Comparative Study Of Nigeria And South Africa
Authors: Johnkennedy T. Ikyase, Ezekannagha V. Adaku, Ofodogu, E Uche
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Pages: 131-135
Publication Date: 2025/03/28
Abstract:
This paper examines Foreign Policy and National Development in Africa with particular attention given to Nigeria and South Africa as a comparative study. In order to interrogate the paper properly, relevant literature were reviewed which noted that vibrant foreign policy of a nation goes along way to shape the national development of that country. To properly do this, the paper made use of ex-post factor research design, documentary method of data collectionwas employed while, content analysis was use as its method of data analysis. The paper adopted decision making theory as its framework of analysis. After rigorous review, the paper contend that though both country have strive in their foreign policy objective and that has affected their development. After making a comparative survey of the two strong nations in Africa with emphasis on their foreign policy drive, the paper argued that, south Africans foreign policy has a strong objective and principle than Nigeria in terms of sustaining national development. To this end, the paper recommended among others that Nigerian foreign policy objectives should be more proactive so as to compete in international politics. . The paper concludes that building a strong foreign policy objective is a task that needs skills, industriousness, and creativity among leaders and the lead, hence these are the core value of developing a nation.