Africa:  White House Explains Purpose of Obama Trip

allAfrica, 25 June 2013

An excerpt from a White House briefing on President Barack Obama's forthcoming visit to Africa: Read more »

Africa:   Obama to Discuss Trade, Investment in Africa

VOA, 25 June 2013

U.S. officials say Sub-Saharan Africa is a center of global growth, home to many of the world's poorest people, and a place where U.S. business investment and trade could help… Read more »

South Africa:   Soweto Students Look Forward to Obama Visit

VOA, 24 June 2013

The University of Johannesburg's Soweto campus is expected to be one of the stops for U.S. President Barack Obama when he visits South Africa. This campus, which caters to the… Read more »

Africa:   Obama to Highlight Trade, Democracy in Africa Visit

State Department, 24 June 2013

President Obama's second visit to sub-Saharan Africa will take him to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania June 26-July 3, where he will encourage greater U.S. trade and investment… Read more »

Africa:   Awaiting a Bold and Attentive Obama

AfricaPlus, 24 June 2013

During the past quarter-century, as a new Africa emerged from decades of political and economic stagnation, Africans have awaited bold and attentive leadership from America's… Read more »

Africa:   Obama Decision to Bypass Nigeria 'Questionable'

Chatham House, 24 June 2013

President Barack Obama's 26 June-3 July visit to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania is an important statement of his intent towards Africa during his final term. Read more »

Africa:   Briefing On Obama's Trip to Three African Countries

State Department, 22 June 2013

A White House press briefing by Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, Senior Director for African Affairs Grant Harris, and Senior Director for Development and Democracy… Read more »

Africa:   Obama to Defer to Mandela Family On Possible Visit

Vanguard, 22 June 2013

President Barack Obama will defer to Nelson Mandela's family on whether he will visit the ailing anti-apartheid icon during his trip to South Africa next week, a top aide said… Read more »

Africa:   Obama Committed to Increase Trade and Investment in Africa

Daily News, 23 June 2013

THE need for American businesses to be engaged and increase their trade and investment in Africa will be among the highlights of President Obama's visit to the three countries in… Read more »

Senegal:   Obama Visit - Acknowledging Senegal's Democratic Track Record

VOA, 20 June 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama kicks off his three-country Africa tour in Senegal on June 26. The West African nation is a key U.S. ally and an anchor of stability in a region plagued… Read more »

Tanzania:   Obama's Tanzania Visit to Focus On Trade

EA Business, 24 June 2013

United States President Barrack Obama's visit to Tanzania early next month, will highlight trade opportunities the EAC region can exploit through the African Growth and Opportunity… Read more »