Canada is at risk of becoming irrelevant in Africa due to its disengagement in trade, diplomacy, and investment, experts warn [cb07585e]. The One Campaign, an organization fighting extreme poverty and preventable diseases, has testified at the Senate foreign-affairs committee, urging Canada to improve its relations with Africa [cb07585e]. While the Liberals have promised an Africa strategy, it has not yet been released [cb07585e]. Africa presents opportunities in areas such as solar panels, critical minerals, and carbon-reducing ecosystems [cb07585e]. The World Bank estimates that a continental free-trade deal could lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty and inject $3.4 trillion into African economies [cb07585e]. However, Africa requires better governance, infrastructure projects, and debt restructuring [cb07585e]. Experts argue that Canada needs Africa more than Africa needs Canada and recommend building partnerships and supporting African goals [cb07585e]. Suggestions include working with civil society groups, providing low-cost financing for infrastructure projects, and showcasing Canadian contributions through branding exercises [cb07585e]. It is also emphasized that Canada should have a visible presence in the Indo-Pacific due to its geographic location [cb07585e]. Canada is urged to change its direction, repair relationships, and focus on building upon them for the future [cb07585e].