In the face of the reshaping of global balances, African States are adopting more flexible diplomatic strategies. Between diversification of partners and the logic of multi-alignment, the continent is gradually imposing itself as a full player in the geopolitical game. The transformation of the international order into a multipolar system redefines the diplomatic room for manoeuvre of African countries. Long in cold-war relations or post-colonial logic, these States are now seeking to diversify their partnerships. This dynamic is part of a "multi-alignment" logic, consisting of co-operating simultaneously with several powers without entering into a single block. These developments are reflected in an increase in economic, security and technological partnerships. China, Turkey, the Gulf countries, but also India or Brazil, are increasing their presence on the continent. African states are taking advantage of this competition to negotiate more favourable conditions, particularly in terms of infrastructure,...