African delegates are planning to boycott United States President Donald Trump’s closing speech at the World Economic Forum’s flagship annual meeting in Davos on Friday. This follows leaks that he called many poor countries “shitholes” in a White House meeting on immigration this month. Trump arrives in Davos on Thursday where he will concentrate on boosting trade and business links between the US and other countries as part of his “America First” agenda, according to members of his cabinet who briefed the press. Trump will also meet Swiss President Alain Berset in Davos. But he may not receive as warm a reception as he would like from other quarters. Two-day visit The US President arrived in Davos shortly before noon on Thursday, having flown in by helicopter from Zurich International Airport. Trump will be making a two-day visit to the World Economic Forum, where he will deliver a speech on Friday. Business Leadership Africa CEO Bonang Mohale, a Davos attendee, penned an ...
