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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

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

Nelson Mandela’s daughter to NBC News: ‘I can’t stress enough what a fighter he is’

NBC News - PRETORIA - Nelson Mandela 'is not going to go anywhere anytime soon,' one of the anti-apartheid icon's…
June 27, 2013

Senate passes sweeping immigration overhaul

NBC NEWS - In a bipartisan vote, the Senate on Thursday passed a sweeping, historic overhaul of the nation’s immigration…
June 27, 2013

Obama inspires Jamie Foxx presidential role in ‘White House Down’

theGRIO REPORT - Director Roland Emmerich brings new life to summer blockbusters with the action-comedy White House Down.
June 27, 2013

Anthony Foxx unanimously confirmed by Senate as transportation secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - Anthony Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, N.C., and a political ally of President Barack Obama, was unanimously…
June 27, 2013

Neighbors outraged after man flies Nazi flag to protest Obama

NBC Connecticut - A Stratford, Conn., neighborhood is reacting to one man's decision to fly the Nazi flag outside his…
June 27, 2013

Obama: Supreme Court ‘made a mistake’ in voting ruling

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - President Barack Obama says the Supreme Court "made a mistake" in its decision to throw out…
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

President Obama: Nelson Mandela a hero to the world

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Barack Obama says Nelson Mandela is a hero for the world. He says Mandela's legacy…
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…