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July 1, 2013

President Obama declares a new era of US-Africa relations

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Basking in an exuberant welcome from streets teaming with well-wishers, President Barack Obama on…
July 1, 2013

Michelle Obama wows in Naeem Khan Dress during Africa trip

Michelle chose a one-shouldered orange gradient dress by Naeem Khan, a FLOTUS favorite, on Saturday for her trip to South…
July 1, 2013

Obama, Bush to meet in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush will…
July 1, 2013

Teeming crowds greet Obama in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Teeming crowds and blaring horns are welcoming President Barack Obama to Tanzania's largest city...
June 30, 2013

Obama's South Africa speech: Mandela's values are Africa's future

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - The president's address at the University of Cape Town capped an emotionally charged day…
June 30, 2013

Obama to announce new power initiative for Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - President Barack Obama on Sunday will announce a new initiative to double access to…
June 29, 2013

Obama meets privately with Mandela family

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are meeting privately with the family of Nelson Mandela...
June 29, 2013

What’s at stake on Obama’s Africa trip

OPINION - This visit to Africa and to these three countries specifically will be a defining moment for the relationship…
June 28, 2013

Senegalese president Macky Sall defends anti-gay law

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Senegalese President Macky Sall has defended his refusal to decriminalize homosexuality one day after publicly clashing…
June 28, 2013

Hundreds protest Obama’s visit to South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Hundreds of protesters marched to the U.S. embassy in South Africa on Friday in a peaceful protest…
June 28, 2013

Obama uncertain about visit with Nelson Mandela

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP)- President Barack Obama, in the midst of an historic tour of Africa, says he isn't…
June 27, 2013

Michelle Obama makes Instagram debut with images from Africa

TODAY - First lady Michelle Obama incorporated her trip to Africa into her Instagram debut on Thursday, posting both a…
June 27, 2013

Obama clashes with African host over gay rights

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Senegalese President Macky Sall rebuffed Obama's call for Africans to give gays equal rights under the…
June 27, 2013

Obama skipping Kenya on his Africa trip is a missed opportunity

OPINION - Some people are mad at President Barack Obama, but not the ones you might expect. This time, don’t…
June 26, 2013

The Obamas’ week-long trip to Africa (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and his family made a return to Africa on Wednesday and began their week-long trip…
June 26, 2013

Obama in Senegal for first leg of Africa trip

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Barack Obama opened a weeklong trip to Africa on Wednesday, a three-country visit aimed at…
June 26, 2013

South Africa: Emotion builds over Mandela

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africans were torn on Wednesday between the desire not to lose a critically ill Nelson Mandela,…
June 26, 2013

Obama making long-anticipated return to Africa

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is heading to Africa, and the health of former South African leader Nelson Mandela…
June 25, 2013

Nelson Mandela opens eyes, smiles on hearing of Obama’s South Africa trip

PRETORIA, South Africa - Nelson Mandela 'opened his eyes' and smiled after being told of President Barack Obama's imminent visit…
June 24, 2013

Jacob Zuma: Mandela ‘asleep’ during visit

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's president on Monday said a critically ill Nelson Mandela was "asleep" when he visited the…