U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the first African leader to visit the White House during his presidency, Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari.
Security and economic issues top the agenda for the one-on-one meeting and working lunch Monday. They also plan a joint news conference.
The Nigerian president’s visit follows an uncomfortable start to the Trump administration’s approach to the world’s second most populous continent.
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Trump caused anger in Nigeria last year after reports that he said Nigerians wouldn’t want to return to their “huts” if allowed to visit the U.S.
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Nigeria was also among the African nations that summoned the U.S. ambassador to explain Trump’s comments comparing Africa to a filthy toilet.
Buhari was among the first two African leaders Trump called after taking office, along with South Africa’s president.
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