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During a lunch at the White House, President Trump complimented Liberia's president on his English-speaking skills, prompting a polite response and a brief historical context about Liberia's founding by African Americans and its official language, English.
President Trump hosted African leaders at the White House, praising their English and discussing trade and peace efforts, while receiving mixed reactions regarding his intentions and approach to Africa, with some critics viewing his comments and policies as opportunistic and biased.
During a White House meeting with African leaders, Donald Trump praised Liberia's President Joseph Boakai for his excellent English skills, noting Liberia's historical connection to the US and its status as an English-speaking country. The meeting focused on shifting US policy from aid to trade in Africa, with leaders emphasizing their resource wealth and seeking US investment. Trump highlighted US efforts to strengthen partnerships and promote economic development across the continent.
During a lunch meeting at the White House with leaders from five West African countries, Donald Trump faced criticism for interrupting a speech and making dismissive remarks, which was seen as humiliating. The meeting focused on natural resources and US-Africa trade, with Trump highlighting his role in regional peace and trade initiatives. The event underscored US interest in Africa's untapped resources and potential for broader diplomatic engagement.
President Donald Trump hosted leaders from five African nations at the White House to explore commercial opportunities, amid ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties despite reduced foreign aid, while also announcing new tariffs and engaging in various domestic and international policy discussions.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with African leaders attending a summit in Riyadh, called for an end to the war in Gaza and condemned the Israeli military assault and violations of international law. They emphasized the need to stop the war, protect civilians, and end the forced displacement of Palestinians. The leaders also called for intensified efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution and urged the international community to pressure Israel to halt its attacks and forced displacement. They further expressed support for relief organizations, including UNRWA, and announced significant investments in Africa as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with African leaders attending a summit in Riyadh, called for an end to the war in Gaza, condemning the Israeli military assault and violations of international law. The leaders emphasized the need to stop the conflict, protect civilians, and end the forced displacement of Palestinians. They called for intensified efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution and urged the international community to pressure Israel to halt attacks and forced displacement. The leaders also expressed support for relief organizations and announced significant investments in Africa as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared war on Hamas, launching a large-scale military operation in response to Hamas' unprecedented multifront attack on Israel. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties, with both Israeli and Palestinian lives lost. African leaders have reacted to the conflict, with divisions emerging on the source of the conflict and who is to blame. Some African nations, such as Tanzania and Kenya, have condemned Hamas' assault and called for de-escalation, while others, like Morocco and Algeria, have expressed support for Palestine. South Africa has called for a credible peace process and offered to mediate in the conflict, while Nigeria has called for a ceasefire through dialogue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he does not reject the idea of peace talks over Ukraine but emphasized that there can be no cease-fire while Ukrainian forces are "on the offensive." Putin acknowledged the African and Chinese peace initiatives as potential bases for ending the war in Ukraine but deemed them "impossible to implement" at present due to ongoing hostilities. African leaders meeting with Putin urged Russia to end the conflict, emphasizing the need for justice and reason, while also calling for de-escalation and constructive engagement to restore peace in Europe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an annual warship parade in St. Petersburg, praising the Russian Navy's role in the country's assault on Ukraine. The parade included 45 ships, boats, and submarines, with around 3,000 servicemen participating. Several African leaders, who had attended the Russia-Africa summit earlier in the week, were also present at the parade.
African leaders at a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin urged him to end the Ukraine war and renew the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow recently terminated. The leaders expressed their concern about the consequences of the war, particularly rising food prices. They presented a peace plan that includes steps such as a Russian troop pull-back and sanctions relief. Putin defended Russia's position, blaming Ukraine and the West for the conflict. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also called for the revival of the grain deal, emphasizing its importance for grain exports from Ukraine. Putin, in turn, argued that rising food prices were a result of Western policy mistakes.
The ongoing war in Ukraine is overshadowing Vladimir Putin's summit with African leaders, as the conflict continues to escalate tensions between Russia and the West. The summit, which aims to strengthen economic and political ties between Russia and African nations, is being held against the backdrop of increased international pressure on Russia over its military involvement in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is likely to dominate discussions and impact the outcome of the summit.
Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly expressed support for a simplified path for Ukraine to join NATO, while Ukraine's President's chief of staff expects an invitation to NATO with an "open date, but with concrete signal" during the upcoming summit of the alliance's leaders. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin showed little interest in a peace plan proposed by African leaders to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine accuses Hungary of ignoring requests for contact with prisoners of war secretly transferred from Russia. Meanwhile, Russia launches a widespread overnight air attack on Ukraine targeting the capital and other cities. US President Joe Biden says the threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin using tactical nuclear weapons is "real." African leaders visit Ukraine and Russia to call for a cease-fire as high food and energy prices add to economic hardship in their countries. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko declares that his country has already received some of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons and warns that he wouldn't hesitate to order their use if Belarus faced an act of aggression.
African leaders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg to call for peace in Ukraine, after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Putin welcomed the delegation's "balanced stance" on the conflict and said Moscow was open to constructive dialogue. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops are making progress in southern sectors in their counteroffensive against Russian occupation troops, and NATO has approved plans for a new maritime center to protect critical underwater infrastructure from possible attacks by state actors, including Russia.