Majority of African leaders convene in Washington for first - ever African leaders summit . Ebola epidemic on the continent sure to benefit from focus on Africa . Russia hopes to be a player on the African continent and blunt China 's influence .
Majority of African leaders convene in Washington for first-ever African leaders summit . Ebola outbreak on the continent sure to distract from talks on trade . U.S. hopes to be a player on the African continent and blunt China 's influence .