Liberia’s President Johnson Sirleaf concerned about Trump presidency

The president of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said she is very worried about a Donald Trump’s presidency but added he must be given a chance.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner told the BBC that she is disappointed that Hillary Clinton did not win the US elections.

In that BBC interview the first democratically elected female president of Africa said: “We are extremely saddened by this missed opportunity on the part of the people of the United States to join smaller democracies in ending the marginalization of women. 

She went on to say “However, Liberia has a long and historical relationship with the United States and we expect the good relationship to continue.”

President Sirleaf however said it is too early to understand the impact of Mr. Trump’s presidency on Africa.

“I’m worried about trade deals for Liberia, for Africa, I’m worried about investment and the special programs that have been put in place by President Obama and by President George Bush before him. 

“And we just don’t know what the new policy towards Africa will be under a Trump administration. We’ll have to wait and see. Obviously, we are concerned but we have to just give him the benefit of the doubt.”

Many African leaders have already congratulated Mr. Trump on his election to the office of president of the United States.

Source: Africafeeds.com