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Trump Says US Shifting Africa Policy 'From Aid To Trade'
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Washington, July 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade".Meeting with the leaders of...
Trump says Liberian President speaks 'Such good English,' the nation's official language
AOL
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President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the official language of the West African country, while visiting the White House on July 9 to discuss potential trade deals. "Liberia is a...
What is Liberia's main language? Trump baffled by…
USA Today - Virginia
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President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the official language of the West African country, while visiting the White House on July 9 to discuss potential trade deals. "Liberia is a...
Nigeria missing as FIBA Africa Zone 3 U16 Afrobasket Qualifiers dunk off in Liberia
The Sun Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
By Joe Apu The FIBA Africa Zone 3 U16 Afrobasket Qualifiers are set to begin today in Monrovia, Liberia, with three nations, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and hosts Liberia, vying for qualification spots in both the male and female categories. However,...
Trump compliments Liberian President Joseph Boakai's 'good English'
KPAX - Montana
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July 10, 2025
President Trump hailed Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his mastery of English Wednesday during a meeting with African leaders at the White House. English is the official language of Liberia and Boakai's native tongue. "Mr. President, we thank...
Trump Meets African Leaders Amid Escalating Trade War Threats
StratNews Global
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July 9, 2025
Home Africa Trump Meets African Leaders Amid Escalating Trade War Threats Trump is hosting leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House for lunch and talks focused on business opportunities. U.S. President...
World Bank places Nigeria behind Libya, Gabon in income rankings
Business Day
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July 9, 2025
The World Bank has again ranked Nigeria among the Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), placing Africa’s top oil producer behind conflict-ridden Libya and Gabon which were categorized as Upper-Middle Income Economies (UMIEs). This ranking comes...
‘Where did you learn English?’ Trump’s comment to Liberian leader sparks stir
The News International
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US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia on Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders...
President Trump praises Liberian leader on English
Cameroon Concord News
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July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Liberian leader Joseph Boakai appeared embarrassed by US President...
Trump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ‘so beautifully’
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa
KION - California
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July 9, 2025
By Mitchell McCluskey and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the...
Trump says U.S. shifting Africa policy "from aid to trade"
Xinhua News Agency
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WASHINGTON, July 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade." Meeting with the leaders of Gabon,...
Trump praises English-speaking Liberian president’s English in meeting with African leaders
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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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) During his lunch with African leaders at the White House on Wednesday,...
Trump’s Praise of Liberia’s English Sparks Controversy
Asume Tech
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July 9, 2025
During a recent meeting with leaders from various African nations at the White House, President Donald Trump’s remarks about Liberian President Joseph Boakai sparked discussions about language, culture, and historical ties between the United...
Trump praises Liberian leader on English - his native tongue
Floyd County Chronicle & Times - Kentucky
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US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills -- despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders...
Trump meets presidents of 5 African nations in bid to boost trade
United Press International (UPI)
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July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday met the presidents of five African nations -- Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon -- in what the White House describes as a push to deepen trade, including that involving...
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' in White House meeting with African leaders
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Nandita Bose, Andrea Shalal and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is...
World Bank debars Dutch biometrics company
Global Investigations Review
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Credit: Poetra.RH / Shutterstock.com The development bank said GenKey Solutions "recklessly" failed to disclose commissions to an agent working on a project to build a social security system in Liberia. Register for limited access Register to...
Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade
SRN News
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July 9, 2025
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,...
Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone. “Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again,”...