Amidst the rumors that Donald Trump called Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President Jacob Zuma, CNN confirms that the US president called the two African leaders.
Trump spent Monday morning, February 13, calling two of Africa’s most prominent leaders to discuss combating terrorism, trade relations and other issues.
In a statement to CNN, Buhari’s aide, Femi Adesina, said: “President Trump encouraged President Buhari to keep up the good work he is doing, and also commended him for the efforts made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military.”
After his call with Buhari, President Trump also requested and completed a phone call with South Africa’s Zuma.
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According to a statement from Zuma’s office, “The
Trump and Zuma also “discussed the need to work together on multilateral issues as well especially the quest for peace and stability on the African continent,” the statement said.
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