President Donald Trump addressed a group of African leaders during his trip to New York. He told them, "We hope to extend our economic partnerships with countries [that] are committed to self-reliance and to fostering opportunities for job creation in both Africa and the United States."Africa has tremendous business potential and represents a vast array of markets. Indeed, ten of the world's fastest-growing economies are in Africa. President Trump noted that "increasing American trade and investment across diverse industries -- including agriculture, energy, transportation, healthcare, travel, and tourism -- will further transform lives throughout the continent."The U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation administered by the State Department is already considering an investment worth hundreds of millions of dollars in Côte d'Ivoire, which has made impressive economic reforms
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