U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise for the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai sparked confusion on Thursday in the English-speaking African nation, with many interpreting the comments as patronizing.

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has launched what his office describes as an unprecedented reconciliation campaign, overseeing memorial services for two assassinated presidents and issuing the government's first apology to war victims.

Access to the rail line will provide the company with the shortest export route from its Kon Kweni project in Guinea.

President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to join four leaders from the continent this week in the United States to discuss "commercial opportunities," thanks to an invitation from US President Donald Trump.