President Barack Obama raises a glass and toasts his guests during a dinner of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, August 5, in Washington. Obama is promoting business relationships between the United States and African countries during the three-day summit, where heads of state are meeting.
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President Barack Obama raises a glass and toasts his guests during a dinner of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, August 5, in Washington. Obama is promoting business relationships between the United States and African countries during the three-day summit, where heads of state are meeting.
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First lady Michelle Obama offers a toast to guests after President Barack Obama offered a toast.
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First lady Michelle Obama offers a toast to guests after President Barack Obama offered a toast.
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Secretary of State John Kerry, left, talks with former President Jimmy Carter.
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Secretary of State John Kerry, left, talks with former President Jimmy Carter.
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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks to guests before President Barack Obama offers a toast.
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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks to guests before President Barack Obama offers a toast.
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Guests arrive for the dinner. African heads of state are gathering in Washington for an unprecedented summit to promote business development.
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Guests arrive for the dinner. African heads of state are gathering in Washington for an unprecedented summit to promote business development.
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Guests gather outside a tent before dinner.
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Guests gather outside a tent before dinner.
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Chad President Idriss Deby Itno and first lady Hinda Deby Itno arrive.
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Chad President Idriss Deby Itno and first lady Hinda Deby Itno arrive.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya.
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African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma is greeted by U.S. Chief of Protocol Peter A. Selfridge on the North Portico of the White House.
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African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma is greeted by U.S. Chief of Protocol Peter A. Selfridge on the North Portico of the White House.
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Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his wife, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, arrive at the White House.
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Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his wife, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, arrive at the White House.
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Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan arrives for the state dinner.
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Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan arrives for the state dinner.
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