President Donald Trump has announced a summit to host five African countries in Washington DC next week.
Trump’s announcement has been noted as a surprise to many analysts and international observers, especially after the enlisting of over 35 African countries on a travel ban which is expected to sever some economic ties between the U.S and many countries on the African continent.
Reports indicate that Trump will meet the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from 9 to 11 July.
Trump has made increasing business ties a key objective of relations with the African continent, which he wants to substitute for axed humanitarian programmes and development aid.
