South African President Strikes Upbeat Tone Before Trump Meeting

Cyril Ramaphosa.Photographer: Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg

President Cyril Ramaphosa struck an upbeat tone before a meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump, which the South African leader hopes will repair frayed ties between the countries.

Ramaphosa is in the US capital to “reset and revitalize” connections with South Africa’s biggest trading partner after China, his office said.