Germany's Angela Merkel is visiting Senegal, and will also make stops in Ghana and Nigeria.

Her aim? Well, similar to that of Mrs May - to boost trade with Africa.

"African countries could be a good market down the line," Ms Merkel said in a recent video address.

"Other countries are already very active here."

Seems everyone is trying to woo Africa, where China, France and the US have been the dominant financial forces.