Five African Heads of State are expected in Washington D.C., United States, for a high-level summit with President Donald Trump, scheduled to take place from July 9 to 11.
The leaders expected include:
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General Clotaire Brice Oligui Nguema – President of Gabon
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye – President of Senegal
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Joseph Boakai – President of Liberia
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Mohamed Ould Ghazouani – President of Mauritania
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Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló – President of Guinea-Bissau
On July 9, President Trump is set to host the African leaders at a dinner reception at the White House, which will also feature various bilateral and multilateral discussions.
According to reports, Trump’s administration is seeking to strengthen U.S.–Africa relations, particularly in sectors like trade and mineral resource extraction.
A White House official stated that Trump believes “African nations offer unique trade opportunities that can benefit both Americans and their African partners.”
The summit will particularly focus on how the U.S. can gain greater access to Africa’s critical minerals—notably lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, which are essential for the electronics and renewable energy industries.
