Obama Meets Youth on Africa's 50th Celebrations

"We are rooting for your success," President Barack Obama told more than 100 young leaders from 40 African countries during a town hall meeting at the White House on Tuesday.

He promised U.S. support for political and economic reforms, adding, "ultimately success is going to be in your hands." The U.S. government is also hosting an economic cooperation forum to promote increased U.S.-African ties.

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