Michelle Obama, Laura Bush At African First Ladies Summit
Full transcript of remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and former First Lady Laura Bush in a conversation at the African First Ladies Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Read more»
Analysts See Opening for U.S. to Challenge China in Africa
As Washington turns its eye toward a continent that President Obama describes as about to "take off," U.S. officials and investors alike will find that geopolitical rival China has already made huge strides there.Read more»
Fact Sheet On U.S. Trade Africa Partnership
Trade Africa will initially focus on the member states of the East African Community (EAC) -- Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Read more»
Obama's Coming - So's the Navy & the Air Force
Normally, few details of the logistical operations required to move heads of state around the world are published, but a leaked document offers a glimpse into the U.S. presidential security apparatus, writes AllAfrica's John Allen. Read more»
Obama Family Visits Robben Island
In South Africa, President Barack Obama and his family visited the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years. More»
Obama's Tanzania Visit Highlights Business Ties
Photo essay: 12 U.S. Presidents and Their Visits to Africa
Photo essay: 12 U.S. Presidents and Their Visits to Africa
Photo essay: 12 U.S. Presidents and Their Visits to Africa
Obama Honours Nelson Mandela
Obama's Tour Enough to Counter Sino-African Trade?
With the three-nation tour by U.S. President Barack Obama now over, analysts wonder whether his trade proposals carry enough incentives to counter the already huge Chinese footprint in Africa. More»
Obama Promises Africa 'Partnership of Equals'
President Barack Obama has promised Africa a new model of partnership which moves beyond the provision of aid and is focused on increased trade and investment. More»
Obama's New Power Initiative for Africa
On the second day of his visit to South Africa, President Barack Obama announced an initiative to double the generation of power in Africa. More»
Obama Hails Tanzania Over Regional Security
President Obama and Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete at an airport arrival ceremony in Dar es Salaam. More»
Obama Aims to Boost Senegal Trade
On the first stop of his African tour, President Barack Obama met with Senegalese President Macky Sall, toured Gorée Island, and attended USAID event. More»
Obama Visit Strengthens U.S.-SA Relations
South African President Jacob Zuma says President Obama's visit has deepened relations between the two countries. Read more»
South African Activists Protest Against Obama Visit
Why South Africa, Tanzania and Senegal?
