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Trump says Liberian President speaks 'Such good English,' the nation's official language
AOL
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President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the official language of the West African country, while visiting the White House on July 9 to discuss potential trade deals. "Liberia is a...
Trump praises English-speaking Liberian Prez Boakai for his ‘English’; internet says ‘no sugar coating to his ignorance’
Mint
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July 10, 2025
During a White House lunch with African leaders on Wednesday, Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English-speaking skills — even though English is Liberia's official language. After Boakai gave brief remarks, Trump...
‘Where Did You Learn To Speak So Beautifully?’ – Trump Asks Liberia President, Boakai
Naija News
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July 10, 2025
The exchange occurred during a diplomatic gathering aimed at strengthening U.S.-Africa relations. After Boakai delivered brief remarks, Trump leaned in with an unexpected question. Trump asked, “Thank you, and such good English… Where did you...
‘Aid to trade shift’ marks new US-Africa strategy
Telengana Today
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July 10, 2025
President Trump met with leaders from five African nations, announcing a strategic shift in US policy toward Africa from aid to trade, highlighting economic opportunities and growing trade between both regions. Published Date - 10 July 2025, 07:08...
Trump Hosts Five African Leaders for Investment, Trade Talks
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - U.S President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of five African countries at the White House on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, local time. The meeting was attended by President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon, President Umaro Sissoco...
Trump pushes 'Aid to trade' shift in meeting with African leaders, sparks mixed reactions
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, Jul 10: In a significant shift in American foreign policy toward Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told visiting leaders from five African nations that his administration was...
Trump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ‘so beautifully’
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
What is Liberia's main language? Trump baffled by…
USA Today - Virginia
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President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the official language of the West African country, while visiting the White House on July 9 to discuss potential trade deals. "Liberia is a...
Trump Highlights US Policy Shift From Aid to Trade in Summit With African Leaders
The Epoch Times
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a multilateral lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House on July 9, 2025. The leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal met with Trump during the...
President Trump praises Liberian leader on English
Cameroon Concord News
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July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Liberian leader Joseph Boakai appeared embarrassed by US President...
Nigeria missing as FIBA Africa Zone 3 U16 Afrobasket Qualifiers dunk off in Liberia
The Sun Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
By Joe Apu The FIBA Africa Zone 3 U16 Afrobasket Qualifiers are set to begin today in Monrovia, Liberia, with three nations, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and hosts Liberia, vying for qualification spots in both the male and female categories. However,...
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...
World Bank places Nigeria behind Libya, Gabon in income rankings
Business Day
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July 9, 2025
The World Bank has again ranked Nigeria among the Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), placing Africa’s top oil producer behind conflict-ridden Libya and Gabon which were categorized as Upper-Middle Income Economies (UMIEs). This ranking comes...
‘Where did you learn English?’ Trump’s comment to Liberian leader sparks stir
The News International
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US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia on Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders...
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa
KION - California
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July 9, 2025
By Mitchell McCluskey and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the...
Trump praises Liberian leader on English - his native tongue
Floyd County Chronicle & Times - Kentucky
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US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills -- despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders...
2025 WAES: Regional integration crucial for West Africa’s economic future
Daily Post
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for digital identity, youth potential, and private sector partnerships to boost intra-ECOWAS trade...
Trump’s Praise of Liberia’s English Sparks Controversy
Asume Tech
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July 9, 2025
During a recent meeting with leaders from various African nations at the White House, President Donald Trump’s remarks about Liberian President Joseph Boakai sparked discussions about language, culture, and historical ties between the United...
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' in White House meeting with African leaders
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Nandita Bose, Andrea Shalal and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is...
Trump meets presidents of 5 African nations in bid to boost trade
United Press International (UPI)
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July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday met the presidents of five African nations -- Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon -- in what the White House describes as a push to deepen trade, including that involving...