Everyone and anyone regardless of the their race, ethnicity, gender, color, nation of origin, creed, religions should be treated without discrimination and bias.
African countries in general are against gender laws.
There will be progression if the African countries could focus on treating their citizens equally or have legislature not to criminalize a gender orientation.
There is also a time and place for certain conversations. Such could have been an off the record discussion, although, the presidents both want to turn it, into talking points.
A presidential visit should be marred with economic prowess and partnership, especially in emerging countries.