Bush Invites African Leaders to Summit
President Bush invited leaders from 35 African nations to Washington this fall for a trade and economic forum focused on building stronger ties. “We Americans want to be more than spectators of Africa’s progress,” he said.
Bush gathered politicians, African diplomats and one athlete--NBA star Hakeem Olajuwon--in the Rose Garden to announce the summit, to be held Oct. 4-5. Bush said he hopes to find ways to promote stability and growth in sub-Saharan nations, particularly those that are choosing democracy.
The October gathering is required under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act signed last year by President Clinton.
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