Tagged:

What Did Obama Do for Africa?

The outgoing U.S. president's legacy in dealing with Africa has received mixed reactions, But in his last message he has urged the continent to democratise and Institutionalise in order to develop.

Africa: Democratise, Institutionalise! Here's the Message Obama Leaves for Africa As He Hands Over Power

Citizen, 20 January 2017

When Obama visited Africa for the first time as America's President in July 2009, he gave an eloquent speech to the Ghanaian House of Representatives in Accra. For me, unlike most… Read more »

Ethiopian Embassy Washington D.C.

President Obama arrives in Addis.

Africa: At the End of It All, Obama Leaves a Mixed Legacy in Africa

Citizen, 20 January 2017

Eight years ago, exactly this month, Africans across the world were full of pride and excitement. The son of the continent, Barack Obama, took over the helm of the most powerful… Read more »
Africa: Goodbye Barack Obama, Welcome Donald Trump

Citizen, 20 January 2017

Today, Mr Donald Trump assumes the office of the President of the United States, arguably the most powerful position in the world. As the country's 45th President, the 70-year old… Read more »
Africa: Obama's Legacy - for What Will Africa Remember Him?

Citizen, 20 January 2017

It was a surprise and jubilation when Obama made history in 2008 by becoming the first African-American President in US history. His campaign slogan "Yes we can!" amid a feeling of… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Transition - Trump Did Not Snub Buhari, Says Presidency

Vanguard, 20 January 2017

The Presidency has dismissed insinuations that President Muhammadu Buhari was snubbed by the President-Elect of the United States, Donald Trump by not inviting him to his… Read more »
Africa: Obama's Africa Legacy - More Trade Than Democracy

DW, 16 January 2017

There was much excitement in Africa when Barack Obama was elected US president in 2008. But he didn't live up to many expectations. Daniel Pelz recounts the legacy of the first US… Read more »