France, July 10 -- People across Africa have hit out at this week's high-profile summit between Donald Trump and five African leaders, saying the US president showed little respect during a White House lunch and is only chasing the continent's minerals.

Five heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal and Gabon are in Washington for a three-day summit that began on Wednesday with a lunch at the White House.

Trump told the visiting presidents the talks would focus on "incredible commercial opportunities" that could move relations "from aid to trade".

Many are not convinced. On Thursday, callers to RFI's Appels sur l'Actualite programme said the US wants to block Chinese influence in Africa while securing valuable res...