Obama, family, return to US from Ghana after whirlwind visitJuly 12th, 2009 Obama home from whirlwind Ghana tripWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is back home after a whirlwind visit to Ghana. He arrived at Andrews Air Force Base early Sunday morning, soon after midnight.
Obama says US should teach lessons of slavery, compares it to Holocaust during trip to AfricaJuly 12th, 2009 Obama says slavery's past should be taught in USWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says slavery is a terrible part of the United States' history and should be taught in a way that connects that past cruelty to current events, such as the genocide in Darfur. During an interview with CNN while traveling in Ghana, Obama compared the legacy of slavery to the history of the Holocaust.
Son of Africa, Obama scolds forces of tyranny and corruption holding back the continentJuly 11th, 2009 Obama declares to Africa: End tyranny, corruptionACCRA, Ghana — America's president and Africa's son, Barack Obama dashed with pride onto the continent of his ancestors Saturday, challenging its people to shed tyranny, corruption and conflict in favor of peace. Campaigning to all of Africa, he said "Yes you can."
"I say this knowing full well the tragic past that has sometimes haunted this part of the world," Obama told a riveted Ghanaian Parliament.
Obama and family have full agenda Saturday in Ghana before returning home to WashingtonJuly 11th, 2009 Obama has full day in GhanaACCRA, Ghana — President Barack Obama begins a packed day in Ghana with a morning meeting in Accra with Ghanaian President John Atta Mills. It's Obama's first visit as president to sub-Saharan Africa.
Obama's Ghana visit, signal US won't play second fiddle to China in Africa: ExpertsJuly 11th, 2009 ACCRA - Barack Obama's choice to visit Ghana after his successful diplomatic tours to Italy and Russia indicate that the US President wants to send a message that Washington won't take a back seat to China, which has been increasing its role in Africa through growing trade and aid arrangements. "Some experts on African affairs are of the opinion that President Obama's presence on the continent, first in Egypt and now in Ghana, will help in showing that the U.S.
Obama arrives in Ghana for talks and visit to slave fortJuly 11th, 2009 NAIROBI/ACCRA - US President Barack Obama arrived in Ghana early Saturday, on his first visit to the African continent since taking office as America's first black president. An overnight flight took Obama from Italy, where he had been attending both the G8 summit in L'Aquila, and a meeting with the Pope at the Vatican, to the Ghanaian capital Accra.
Obama, family, leave Ghana for return flight to United States; Ends whirlwind visitJuly 11th, 2009 Obama departs Ghana for trip home to United StatesACCRA, Ghana — President Barack Obama is headed home after a brief but whirlwind visit to Ghana. Before departing, Obama addressed Ghanaians at the airport in the capital of Accra.
In Ghana speech, Obama says Africa needs strong institutions, not strongmenJuly 11th, 2009 Obama praises Ghana for its democratic traditionsACCRA, Ghana — President Barack Obama says governments that respect the will of their people enjoy more prosperity, stability and success than those that don't. In a speech Saturday in Ghana, Obama congratulated the West African nation for its democratic traditions.
Obama: Child soldiers 'death sentence' to society, says fighting in Africa far too familiarJuly 11th, 2009 Obama says conflict too frequent in AfricaACCRA, Ghana — President Barack Obama says conflict is too familiar in much of Africa and in some places is "as constant as the sun."
Obama on Saturday told Ghana's Parliament that fighting is a part of life for too many on the African continent. He also said leaders without conscience can manipulate infighting among religious groups and tribes.
Obama says development policies must provide more opportunity for African peopleJuly 11th, 2009 Obama: Prosperity is in Africa's futureACCRA, Ghana — President Barack Obama is promising to make sure that U.S. aid to Africa gets to the people who need it most, such as farmers and entrepreneurs, and not Western consultants and administrators.
Obama lands in Ghana on first trip to sub-Saharan AfricaJuly 10th, 2009 Obama lands in Ghana on historic Africa tripACCRA, Ghana — President Barack Obama has landed in Ghana on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office. He landed soon after 9 p.m.
US embassies in Africa arrange screenings for Obama's speech in Ghana, including movie screensJuly 10th, 2009 US embassies plan events for Obama speech in GhanaWASHINGTON — U.S. embassies in Africa are inviting residents to ambassadors' residences and movie theaters on Saturday to watch President Barack Obama's speech in Ghana.
Ghana to deploy 10,000 police to boost security for Obama visitJuly 8th, 2009 Ghana to deploy 10,000 police for Obama visitACCRA, Ghana — Authorities in Ghana say they will deploy more than 10,000 police in this West African nation to boost security for President Barack Obama's weekend visit. Assistant police commissioner Daniel Avorga told The Associated Press the security forces would be deployed in both the capital, Accra, and the town of Cape Coast, where Obama and his family will visit a former British fort once used to ship slaves to the Americas.
President Obama set to embark on weeklong trip; Russia, Italy and Ghana on itineraryJuly 5th, 2009 Obama to begin overseas mission SundayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is embarking on his next foreign mission. He leaves late Sunday on a weeklong trip that takes him to Russia, Italy and Ghana.
Obama not to visit father's undemocratic KenyaJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama's first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa won't include a stop in his father's Kenyan homeland because the violence-plagued country's leaders "do not seem to be moving into a permanent reconciliation that would allow the country to move forward."
Obama will make a stop in Ghana next week at the end of a trip to Russia and Italy. In an interview with allafrica.com, President Obama said he chose to visit Ghana because the country "has now undergone a couple of successful elections in which power was transferred peacefully."
Fox News quoted Obama, as saying that he intends to highlight the idea that "countries that are governed well, that are stable, where leadership recognizes that they are accountable to the people, have a track record of producing results for the people."
Obama went on to say "there is a practical, pragmatic consequence to political instability and corruption when it comes to whether people can feed their families and educate their children."
The United States' first African-American president has only invited two African leaders to the White House so far: Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
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July 11th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Obama delivered the orators dream in Ghana, with exerpts of correction, promise and hope. However, it will take more than an inspirational speech to truly change Africa. Bunmi Akpata-Ohohe, of Africa Today Magazine said, “Obama is not a messiah; Obama is only on the agenda of America. He is only an American president.” Obama himself said, “Africa’s future is up to Africans.” He has come to Ghana is only to appreciate the effort of Ghana and her leader John Atta Mills. It is Mills’ sincerity and his government’s simplicity that has effectively wooed Obama to its shores. And Mills’ support comes from international humanitarian and spiritual leader, T.B. Joshua. Behind all great men there is a great man of God – a secret to successful progression.