Monrovia, July 7 -- President Donald Trump is set to host the heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House next week for a luncheon aimed at strengthening commercial and security ties between the United States and Coastal West and Central Africa.

By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com

According to a White House official, the event will focus on "incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our African partners," marking a key moment in the Trump Administration's strategic pivot toward trade and private investment in African affairs.

The luncheon follows recent efforts by Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommitt...