November 4 marked the 10th anniversary of Barack Obama's election. During a 2009 interview, the former U.S. leader responded to questions from allAfrica.com readers, which included how the continent could benefit from U.S. relations, whether he prioritised certain African regions over others and what kind of balance was required between offering aid and investment.
Residents of Kogelo village in western Kenya erupt in joy on Wednesday November 5, East African time, upon hearing that their "son" had been elected President of the United States.
U.S. President Obama met with AllAfrica reporters Charles Cobb, Jr., Reed Kramer and Tamela Hultman at the White House to discuss issues facing the ... see more »
U.S. President Obama met with AllAfrica reporters Charles Cobb, Jr., Reed Kramer and Tamela Hultman at the White House to discuss issues facing the ... see more »
Africa: U.S. Wants to Spotlight 'Successful Models' And Be An 'Effective Partner' - Obama
allAfrica, 2 July 2009
Barack Obama makes his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president of the United States next week, following a trip to Russia as well as to Italy, where he will participate in a… Read more »
Africa: Support Democracy, Africans Urge Obama
allAfrica, 11 July 2009
From across Africa, messages for President Barack Obama, submitted to allAfrica.com, have appealed for government by the people. "WE NEED DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA," insisted a… Read more »
Africa: Brother Barack Admonishes - and Encourages - Africa
allAfrica, 11 July 2009
Speaking to Africans with the intimacy of a brother, and citing the heritage he shared with them, President Barack Obama of the United States delivered an uncompromising message to… Read more »
Interested in what interests Barack Obama? Take a look at his list of choice reads that cover important issues that continue to define the continent, which include the impact of ... Read more »
The program is on track to achieve its overall goals and has tripled its initial goals and now aims to generate 30,000 megawatts and make 60 million connections by 2030, says ... Read more »
What is it about former US President Barack Obama's record-setting tweet - it has already surpassed 1.6 million retw Read more »
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