March 29, 2024

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Melania Trump begins solo Africa trip

Melania Trump began her solo four-nation Africa trip in Ghana in a bid to cast a more positive light on her embattled husband’s administration. But not many Africans seem to buy into Trump’s newfound love for Africa.

Melania Trump landed in Ghana on Tuesday as she began her first-ever visit to Africa. She will also make stops in Malawi, Kenya and Egypt.

The White House described the trip as a journey to “four beautiful and very different countries in Africa.” Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said Melania Trump’s Africa tour will be a “diplomatic and humanitarian visit” focused on her Be Best campaign for “children and their well-being.”

In Ghana, Information Minister Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah ironically described the visit as a great opportunity to boost the country’s tourism. “All in all, her visit is to aid us in boosting tourism as well as strengthen Ghana-US ties,” he told local radio station Joy.

But not many Ghanaians were thrilled by the first lady’s visit. “It’s like something normal, we have had presidents and kings and queens visit us, and nothing has actually changed,” said student Mammy Effia. “I don’t think there is going to be any development in the country, whether she comes or not.”

Stepping outside President Trump’s shadow 

Unlike her popular predecessor, Michelle Obama, the former fashion model has largely avoided the media spotlight.

This trip is Melania Trump’s first extended turn on the world stage outside the shadow of husband, who made headlines last week after he told journalists that his wife was “making a big trip to Africa.”

“We both love Africa. Africa is so beautiful, the most beautiful part of the world, in many ways,” said the president, who has previously spoken of the continent using far more impolite and even vulgar terms.

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