Washington, D.C. July, 2025 United States President Donald Trump go welcome five African heads of state for one high-level summit from July 9 to 11, as part of im plan to boost trade, investment, and security partnership between America and Africa.

Di leaders wey go attend na from countries like: Gabon, Guinea Bissau Liberia, Mauritiana, Senegal. According to White House officials, di meeting go focus on “commercial opportunities” wey go benefit both American companies and African economies. Trump say African countries get plenty untapped business potential, and im administration wan shift from foreign aid to business deals wey go bring mutual prosperity.

Di summit go include: Working lunch with Trump, Bilateral talks on trade, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture, Discussions on maritime security for Gulf of Guinea, Discussions on maritime security for Gulf of Guinea, Discussions on maritime security for Gulf of Guinea, Talks on critical minerals like cobalt and lithium, Plans to fight drug trafficking, human smuggling, and organized crime

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio don confirm say di new approach na to support countries wey show “ability and willingness to help themselves,” instead of giving aid without accountability.

Even though Nigeria na Africa biggest economy, dem no invite am, and di reason never clear. Analysts dey suggest say Trump dey target countries wey align with im pro-business agenda and strategic interests.

Observers dey watch to see if di summit go lead to new trade agreements, investment projects, and stronger ties between US and selected African nations