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Barack Obama's Speech To Mark 100th Birth Anniversary of Nelson Mandela
Former US president Barack Obama will deliver a speech to a crowd of 15,000 people in South Africa on Tuesday as the centrepiece of celebrations marking 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth.
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US, India To Revive 'New Silk Road' Seen As Counter To China's Belt And Road Project
The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative. The Trump administration has resuscitated the 'New Silk Road' initiative, first announced by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in...
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Wish Barack Obama Dies, First Lady Lives In A Cave With Gorilla: Donald Trump's Ally
A Donald Trump ally has ignited widespread outrage after wishing for US President Barack Obama's death and making racially charged comments about the first lady Michelle Obama saying she should live in Africa with a gorilla.
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4 Reasons Why Africa, Gates And Barack Obama Want To End Malaria
The world's richest couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, and US President Barack Obama are giving financial backing to global plans to eliminate malaria.
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Pope Francis Visits Poor and Young in Kenya Slum on Africa Tour
Pope Francis won a rapturous welcome today as he visited a congested Kenyan slum to convey a message of solidarity with the poor and underprivileged, a highlight of his three-nation Africa tour.
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Ethiopian Opposition Urges Barack Obama to Keep Up Pressure on Their Government
US President Barack Obama's visit to Ethiopia, which saw him speak out against democratic restrictions, was positive but Washington must maintain pressure on the government, an Ethiopian opposition figure said today.
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Second-Term Barack Obama Tells Africa's 'Big Men' to Quit When Time Is Up
Judging by the applause at the African Union headquarters, Barack Obama hit a chord when he took aim at the continent's 'Big Men', telling them they should quit when their time was up - especially since most have the cash to retire comfortably.
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Barack Obama Says US Stands With Africa Against Terror, Conflict
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that the United States stood with Africa to defeat terrorism and end conflict, warning that the continent's progress will "depend on security and peace".
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Barack Obama Meets Lucy, an Ancient 'Ancestor,' in Ethiopia
Barack Obama came to Africa partially to connect with the continent of his forefathers.
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Barack Obama Tells Kenyans They Can Succeed, Sees Challenges
U.S. President Barack Obama told Kenyans on Sunday on his first presidential trip to his father's homeland there was "no limit to what you can achieve" but said they had to deepen democracy, tackle corruption and end exclusion based on gender or ethnicity.
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Barack Obama Begins Ethiopia, African Union Visit
US President Barack Obama landed in Ethiopia on Sunday, beginning a two-day stay and becoming the first American leader to visit Africa's second most populous nation.
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Barack Obama Calls for Gay Rights in Africa, Challenges Kenya on Corruption
US President Barack Obama today called for gay rights in Africa during his landmark visit to Kenya, comparing homophobia to racial discrimination he had encountered in the United States.
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What's on the Agenda as Barack Obama Comes to Kenya
US President Barack Obama arrives in Kenya today for a weekend visit that will include talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Barack Obama Departs for Kenya, Returning to His Father's Homeland
President Barack Obama departed for Kenya on Thursday, his first trip to his father's homeland as U.S. president, kicking off a swing through Africa that will also include a stop in Ethiopia.
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Barack Obama Upbeat About Africa on Eve of Kenya, Ethiopia Trip
On the eve of his trip to Africa, US President Barack Obama said he was excited about the impending visit to his ancestral continent, which he said had great resilience and enormous potential for growth.
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Barack Obama's Speech To Mark 100th Birth Anniversary of Nelson Mandela
Former US president Barack Obama will deliver a speech to a crowd of 15,000 people in South Africa on Tuesday as the centrepiece of celebrations marking 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth.
-
US, India To Revive 'New Silk Road' Seen As Counter To China's Belt And Road Project
The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative. The Trump administration has resuscitated the 'New Silk Road' initiative, first announced by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in...
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Wish Barack Obama Dies, First Lady Lives In A Cave With Gorilla: Donald Trump's Ally
A Donald Trump ally has ignited widespread outrage after wishing for US President Barack Obama's death and making racially charged comments about the first lady Michelle Obama saying she should live in Africa with a gorilla.
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4 Reasons Why Africa, Gates And Barack Obama Want To End Malaria
The world's richest couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, and US President Barack Obama are giving financial backing to global plans to eliminate malaria.
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Pope Francis Visits Poor and Young in Kenya Slum on Africa Tour
Pope Francis won a rapturous welcome today as he visited a congested Kenyan slum to convey a message of solidarity with the poor and underprivileged, a highlight of his three-nation Africa tour.
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Ethiopian Opposition Urges Barack Obama to Keep Up Pressure on Their Government
US President Barack Obama's visit to Ethiopia, which saw him speak out against democratic restrictions, was positive but Washington must maintain pressure on the government, an Ethiopian opposition figure said today.
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Second-Term Barack Obama Tells Africa's 'Big Men' to Quit When Time Is Up
Judging by the applause at the African Union headquarters, Barack Obama hit a chord when he took aim at the continent's 'Big Men', telling them they should quit when their time was up - especially since most have the cash to retire comfortably.
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Barack Obama Says US Stands With Africa Against Terror, Conflict
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that the United States stood with Africa to defeat terrorism and end conflict, warning that the continent's progress will "depend on security and peace".
-
Barack Obama Meets Lucy, an Ancient 'Ancestor,' in Ethiopia
Barack Obama came to Africa partially to connect with the continent of his forefathers.
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Barack Obama Tells Kenyans They Can Succeed, Sees Challenges
U.S. President Barack Obama told Kenyans on Sunday on his first presidential trip to his father's homeland there was "no limit to what you can achieve" but said they had to deepen democracy, tackle corruption and end exclusion based on gender or ethnicity.
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Barack Obama Begins Ethiopia, African Union Visit
US President Barack Obama landed in Ethiopia on Sunday, beginning a two-day stay and becoming the first American leader to visit Africa's second most populous nation.
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Barack Obama Calls for Gay Rights in Africa, Challenges Kenya on Corruption
US President Barack Obama today called for gay rights in Africa during his landmark visit to Kenya, comparing homophobia to racial discrimination he had encountered in the United States.
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What's on the Agenda as Barack Obama Comes to Kenya
US President Barack Obama arrives in Kenya today for a weekend visit that will include talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Barack Obama Departs for Kenya, Returning to His Father's Homeland
President Barack Obama departed for Kenya on Thursday, his first trip to his father's homeland as U.S. president, kicking off a swing through Africa that will also include a stop in Ethiopia.
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Barack Obama Upbeat About Africa on Eve of Kenya, Ethiopia Trip
On the eve of his trip to Africa, US President Barack Obama said he was excited about the impending visit to his ancestral continent, which he said had great resilience and enormous potential for growth.
