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Atiku lambasts Tinubu over Trump’s snub of Nigeria
Business Hallmark
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July 4, 2025
Exclusion of Nigeria from a high wire U.S.-Africa summit hosted by President Donald Trump has drawn the ire of the opposition leader and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who described as a damning indictment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s...
Trump makes horrifically awkward comment to African president as he praises his English
LAD Bible
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Donald Trump has a frustrating habit of wanting to be the biggest man in the room and that can often lead to some horribly awkward moments. The 79-year-old has hosted leaders from across the world since his return to the White House earlier this...
Atiku berates Tinubu as Trump snubs Nigeria
Business Day
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July 3, 2025
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, on Thursday, berated President Bola Tinubu, as President Donald Trump, ignored Nigeria, only to invite five other African nations to discuss ” Commercial Opportunities”. Trump is expected to host five African...
Bridging Continents: President Boakai’s Washington Visit Signals Stronger US-Africa Cooperation
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. meets US President Donald Trump at the White House during the Africa Leaders’ Summit On July 9, 2025, the historic corridors of the White House welcomed five prominent African leaders for a pivotal dialogue on...
Full List Of Countries Tinubu Has Travelled To Since 2023
Naija News
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July 4, 2025
However, the frequency and perceived cost of these travels have drawn criticism from opposition voices and concerned Nigerians, especially against the backdrop of rising economic hardship at home. Naija News understands that among the most vocal...
Trump stuns with 'common sense' tariff formula that defies explanation
Irish Star
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July 9, 2025
14:39 ET, 09 Jul 2025 President Donald Trump said his latest round of tariffs were based on "common sense" in an underwhelming explanation for his recent levies on 14 countries. The president made the claim during a critical White House summit...
Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, sources say
The Gazette - Colorado
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MONROVIA (Reuters) -The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the U.S., two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday. The plan was...
Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise of Liberian president’s English skills criticised
Irish Examiner
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July 10, 2025
There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai.“Such good English,” Mr Trump said to Mr Boakai, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.” Where did...
Trump dey host five African leaders - which kontris dey di list
GhanaWeb
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July 3, 2025
President of di United States Donald Trump go host five leaders from African nations for Washington next week. According to White House official wey tok on Wednesday, e say di discussion wit Trump na to tok 'commercial opportunities'. Dis dey come...
Federal officers use force on protesters during immigration raids at California farms – as it happened
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Federal officers use force on protesters during immigration raids at California farmsFederal immigration officers, supported by national guard troops, used force against protesters, firing chemical munitions, during raids on two cannabis farms in...
"Such good English": Trump compliments Liberian president, a native English speaker
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted 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 Guinea-Bissau...
Nigeria snubbed at White House summit, opposition blames Tinubu
Africanews
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s opposition alliance blamed President Bola Tinubu for not being invited to the African summit in the White House on Wednesday, according to a statement by the opposition’s Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. The newly formed...
‘Where did you learn to speak English so beautifully?’ Trump asks President of Liberia — where English is official language
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
At a White House meeting on Wednesday with five African leaders, US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command on English. “Such good English, such beautiful… Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where...
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‘Where did you learn English?’: Trump’s gaffe leaves president of English-speaking Liberia bemused
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
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...
Trump praises Liberia leader's English, urges Mauritania leader to speed up
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 10, 2025
STORY: :: July 9, 2025 :: Washington, D.C. :: President Trump compliments the president of Liberia's English, which is the country's official language "We want to work with the United States in peace and security within the region..." "Such good...
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...
Donald Trump compliments Liberian President's 'beautiful' English - the country's official language
LBC
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10 July 2025, 08:18 Mr Trump asked where Joseph Boakai learned to speak "so beautifully" at a White House meeting with West African leaders on Wednesday. Picture: Alamy The US president complimented the Liberian president's English despite it...
Accra Ranks Second in Africa for Costly Airport Arrival Fees
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Ghana’s capital imposes the continent’s second-highest arrival fees for international passengers, according to the 2024 AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review. Travelers landing at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport pay $111.50 in mandatory...
Trump praises Liberian president's English - the country's official language
Sky News
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump has praised the Liberian president's command of English – the West African country's official language. The US president reacted with visible surprise to Joseph Boakai's English-speaking skills during a White House meeting with...
Tinubu snubbed as Trump invites five African leaders to White House
Daily Post
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July 3, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has not been invited to the White House to discuss “commercial opportunites”. US President, Donald Trump, is set to host leaders from Senegal, Mauritania, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau and Gabon next week, Reuters reports. According...