ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – President Donald Trump hasn’t spoken much about Africa, and what he’s said has been far from flattering. Complicating Tillerson’s mission is the vulgarity that Trump used about Africa during a White House meeting in January with U.S. lawmakers. Tillerson is showing up with few concrete goals or new actions to announce for Africa, making his mission even harder. State Department officials said Tillerson wants to hear from leaders in Africa on way they’re most eager to collaborate with the United States. Trump has yet to name an assistant U.S. secretary of state for Africa or an ambassador to South Africa and other African nations.

Source: Ethiopian News March 07, 2018 16:54 UTC