"Many of my friends are going to Africa to get rich" - US president, Donald Trump says

President Donald Trump yesterday hosted African leaders to Lunch at the sidelines of 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. While speaking at the Lunch, Trump hailed Africa's business potential, saying many of his friends are moving to the continent to do business so that they can get rich.

"Africa has a tremendous business potential. I have so many friends going to your countries, trying to get rich. I congratulate you. They're spending a lot of money. For American firms, it's really become a place that they have to go, that they want to go." he said