Obama to host Nigeria's Buhari on July 20: White House
Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, pictured on June 14, 2015, will visit the White House July 20. By Mujahid Safodien (AFP/File)
Washington (AFP) - US President Barack Obama will welcome his Nigerian counterpart to Washington on July 20, the White House said Thursday, a symbolic show of confidence after the country's first ever democratic transition.
"President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House," a statement said, announcing a visit that will mark "our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power."