Why Melania Trump is going to Africa on her own

The First Lady wants to highlight humanitarian efforts and development programmes in the continent

First lady Melania Trump has spoken out against White House immigration policy
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Melania Trump is to make her first big solo overseas tour as First Lady, embarking on a trip to Africa in October.

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