*Akufo-Addo, 7 other African heads meet Trump*

*Akufo-Addo, 7 other African heads meet Trump* President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, together with eight other African Heads of State, held talks with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, at the side-lines of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The 8 Heads of State present at the meeting were President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, President Alasanne Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Alpha Conde of Guinea, who is also Chairperson of the African Union, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, and President Hage Geingob of Namibia. In his remarks, President Trump noted that in the 8 African leaders gathered at the meeting, “I see partners for promoting prosperity and peace on a range of economic, humanitarian, and security issues”. The US President indicated further that his administration is committed to extending partnerships with the 9 countries because they “are committed to self-reliance and to fostering opportunities for job creation in both Africa and the United States.”