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Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki was left off the invitation list to the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC.

Eritrea’s president wasn’t invited to Washington, but does it matter?

Global Politics

Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea was one of four African leaders left off the invite list for the US-Africa Leaders Summit this week. The snub sparked debate among Washington’s Eritrean expat community about whether or not the gesture had any real meaning.Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea was one of four African leaders left off the invite list for the US-Africa Leaders Summit this week. The snub sparked debate among Washington’s Eritrean expat community about whether or not the gesture had any real meaning.