Akufo-Addo arrives in Mali for France-Africa Summit

President Nana Akufo-Addo has arrived in Bamako, Mali, for this year's France-Africa Summit.

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The Ghanaian leader touched base in Mali Friday afternoon in his first foreign trip since becoming President.

He was accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo.

President Akufo-Addo interacted with the Ghanaian community leaving Mali and also met Ghanaian service commanders serving in the  country.

In addition, he held a meeting with Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a bid to boost relation between Accra and Bamako.

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The first family are expected to return home on Saturday, January 14, 2017.