<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of five African nations at the White House, emphasizing the continent's economic potential.</li><li>Trump highlighted efforts to boost trade over aid and exempting the nations from reciprocal tariffs.</li><li>The absence of leaders from Africa's largest economies, such as South Africa and Nigeria, was notable.</li><li>The summit aimed to enhance business opportunities in Africa, amidst concerns of losing ground to Chinese influence.</li></ul>

SA notably absent at meeting with African leaders in Washington

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