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Libya Observer
7 days ago
- Politics
- Libya Observer
French ambassador bids farewell as term ends in Libya
Presidential Council President Mohamed Menfi on Tuesday bid farewell to the French Ambassador to Libya, Mustafa Mihraje, whose diplomatic term has come to an end. During a meeting at the Presidential Council's headquarters in Tripoli, Menfi expressed appreciation for Mihraje's efforts in strengthening Libyan-French relations and wished him success in his future endeavours. According to Africa Intelligence, France has appointed Thierry Vallat as the new ambassador to Libya. Vallat will succeed Mihraje, who is retiring after reaching the mandatory age of retirement. News Tagged: Mostafa Mihraje Mohammad Menfi
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First Post
03-07-2025
- Business
- First Post
Trump to host five African leaders next week to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, a White House official said on Wednesday read more US President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss 'commercial opportunities,' a White House official said on Wednesday. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. 'President Trump believes that African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our African partners,' the official said, referring to the reasons why the meeting was arranged. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Africa Intelligence and Semafor reported earlier that the Trump administration would hold a summit for the five countries in Washington from July 9-11. The Trump administration has axed swaths of US foreign aid for Africa as part of a plan to curb spending it considers wasteful and not aligned with Trump's 'America First' policies. It says it wants to focus on trade and investment and to drive mutual prosperity. On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was abandoning what he called a charity-based foreign aid model and will favor those nations that demonstrate 'both the ability and willingness to help themselves.' US envoys in Africa will be rated on commercial deals struck, African Affairs senior bureau official Troy Fitrel said in May, describing it as the new strategy for support on the continent.
TimesLIVE
03-07-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Trump to host five African leaders to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House official said on Wednesday. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. "President Trump believes that African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our African partners," the official said, referring to the reasons why the meeting was arranged. Africa Intelligence and Semafor reported earlier that the Trump administration would hold a summit for the five countries in Washington from July 9-11. The Trump administration has axed swaths of US foreign aid for Africa as part of a plan to curb spending it considers wasteful and not aligned with Trump's "America First" policies. It says it wants to focus on trade and investment and to drive mutual prosperity. On Tuesday US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the US was abandoning what he called a charity-based foreign aid model and will favour those nations that demonstrate "both the ability and willingness to help themselves." US envoys in Africa will be rated on commercial deals struck, African affairs senior bureau official Troy Fitrel said in May, describing it as the new strategy for support on the continent.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Trump to host five African leaders next week to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the airport after touring a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House official said on Wednesday. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. "President Trump believes that African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our African partners," the official said, referring to the reasons why the meeting was arranged. Africa Intelligence and Semafor reported earlier that the Trump administration would hold a summit for the five countries in Washington from July 9-11. The Trump administration has axed swaths of U.S. foreign aid for Africa as part of a plan to curb spending it considers wasteful and not aligned with Trump's "America First" policies. It says it wants to focus on trade and investment and to drive mutual prosperity. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was abandoning what he called a charity-based foreign aid model and will favor those nations that demonstrate "both the ability and willingness to help themselves." U.S. envoys in Africa will be rated on commercial deals struck, African Affairs senior bureau official Troy Fitrel said in May, describing it as the new strategy for support on the continent. (Reporting by Jeff Mason in Washington and Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese and Jamie Freed)
Daily Maverick
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
Trump to host five African leaders next week to discuss ‘commercial opportunities'
U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House official said on Wednesday. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. 'President Trump believes that African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our African partners,' the official said, referring to the reasons why the meeting was arranged. Africa Intelligence and Semafor reported earlier that the Trump administration would hold a summit for the five countries in Washington from July 9-11. The Trump administration has axed swaths of U.S. foreign aid for Africa as part of a plan to curb spending it considers wasteful and not aligned with Trump's 'America First' policies. It says it wants to focus on trade and investment and to drive mutual prosperity. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was abandoning what he called a charity-based foreign aid model and will favor those nations that demonstrate 'both the ability and willingness to help themselves.' U.S. envoys in Africa will be rated on commercial deals struck, African Affairs senior bureau official Troy Fitrel said in May, describing it as the new strategy for support on the continent.
