AFKInsider attended the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, which took place earlier this month, August 4-6, in Washington D.C., where 50 African presidents and heads of state were invited to participate in discussions surrounding investment, business, security and other topics which affect U.S.-Africa relations. An outside event hosted by U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks and the Congressional Black Caucus titled “A Dialogue With African CEOs” targeted business and development. AFKInsider spoke with a few CEOs and leaders who reflected on the summit.

“The air travel traffic between Africa [and the U.S.] is also very low. We have a lot of underserved routes within Africa. Travelers find it extremely difficult to travel from one country to another within Africa,” Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, said paralleling U.S.-Africa trade to travel.