Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade

Audio By Carbonatix WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday. Trump said he sees “great economic potential in Africa” as the leaders of Liberia,...

‘Where did you learn English?’: Trump’s gaffe leaves president of English-speaking Liberia bemused

US President Donald Trump made a goof after he praised the Liberian President for his English-speaking skills. Netizens were left in splits since English is the official language of Liberia read more US President Donald Trump indulged in yet...

WATCH: Trump Hosts Africa-Israel Working Lunch as Mauritania Moves to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Israel

Leaders of five African nations join Netanyahu at White House amid Trump-led push for continental trade and normalization with Israel By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump hosted a multilateral lunch at the White House Wednesday with...

Nigeria, Gabon Move to Deepen Diplomatic, Economic Relations

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday played host to his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Oligui Nguema, at the State House in Abuja, as the two leaders held talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and deepening...

‘Quicker, we have a whole schedule’: Trump insults African leaders at White House, a month after Ramaphosa ambush  

Over a month after US President Donald Trump confronted South African counterpart Cyril Ramapahosa over claims of ‘white genocide‘ in South Africa, he again appeared to have insulted African leaders in a tense meeting. Presidents of the West...

The Latest: Trump hosts African leaders at the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The surprise meeting with leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and...

Nigeria, Gabon Strengthen Bilateral Ties As Tinubu, Nguema Meet At Aso Villa

June 27, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has met with his Gabonese counterpart, Brice Oligui Nguema, at the State House in Abuja. The strategic meeting, held behind closed doors, focused on strengthening diplomatic relations and economic...

Millennial Potash Announces Support from US International Development Finance Corporation for Banio Potash Project

Millennial Potash Corp. (TSXV:MLP; OTCQB:MLPNF; FSE:X0D) has announced that the US international Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed up to US$3M in project development funding for the Banio Potash Project in Gabon. This deal was...

President Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%

President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...

PHOTOS: Tinubu Receives Gabon President Nguema In Abuja

The development was confirmed through a brief statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. No further details were shared by the presidential aide regarding the meeting. Tinubu and Gabonese...

Impatient Trump fumes 'we have to go quicker' at African leaders

President Donald Trump hosted a multilateral lunch at the White House on Wednesday with five West African leaders from Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau to discuss economic development and trade. The African presidents appeared...

President Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Trump said he sees “great economic potential in...

Gabon: Libreville ends decade-long water crisis with new station

A new drinking water pumping station in Libreville, the capital city of Gabon, has ended a decade long struggle to ensure a stable and clean supply for tens of thousands of people. This past week, Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema and...

Trump pushes 'Aid to trade' shift in meeting with African leaders, sparks mixed reactions

Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, Jul 10: In a significant shift in American foreign policy toward Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told visiting leaders from five African nations that his administration was...

Impatient Trump Tries To End Meeting With African Leader: ‘We’re Gonna Have To Go a Bit Quicker Than This’

President Donald Trump impatiently tried to end a meeting with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on Wednesday before asking the president to state his “name and your country.” As Ghazouani spoke for around seven minutes about investment...

Developing and preserving Gabon’s wealth to improve living standards: WB report

World leader dangles blunt ‘bribe’ in Trump’s face

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appears to be a man on a mission. President Donald Trump is hosting Faye and other African leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Mauritania at a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, as the...

Trump says five African nations unlikely to face US tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said African nations are going to lower their tariffs and that the United States treats Africa better than China does, adding that five African countries were unlikely to face US tariffs. Trump, meeting with...

White House hosts West African leaders to discuss trade and development

United States President Donald Trump is meeting with leaders from five African nations as he escalates a trade war that could impact developing countries reliant on commerce with the US. On Wednesday, Trump hosted leaders from Gabon,...

"Great economic potential in Africa": five African leaders have lunch with Trump

US President Donald Trump opened his White House lunch with African leaders, says "there's a lot of anger on your continent." The surprise meeting with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau comes as the Trump...