Barack Obama: an enduring legacy for advocates of democracy in Africa?: Reuters/Tiksa NegerAmerican President Donald Trump’s February 13 calls to Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and South Africa’s Jacob Zuma are his first signals of interest in sub-Sahara Africa. Trump reportedly raised two US priorities: terrorism and trade. We don’t know if … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: an enduring legacy for advocates of democracy in Africa? | The Conversation
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Obama could have done more for Africa by supporting pro-democracy protests | The Conversation
Obama could have done more for Africa by supporting pro-democracy protests: Mass protests in Burkina Faso forced Blaise Compaoré to step down after 27 years in power Reuters/Joe PenneyFormer US president Barack Obama often reminded audiences that his presidency was made possible by the brave men, women, and children of the civil rights movement. They had bolstered America’s … [Read more...] about Obama could have done more for Africa by supporting pro-democracy protests | The Conversation
Obama: The Anti-Mandela legacy
Obama: The Anti-Mandela legacy: As President Obama retires from the White House he leaves behind a legacy of language and little else, which in many ways makes him the anti-Mandela. US PRESIDENT Barack Obama addresses the crowd during a memorial service for Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2013.. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News … [Read more...] about Obama: The Anti-Mandela legacy
Video: America & The World Share Favourite Presidential Moments – Obama Farewell
Video: America & The World Share Favourite Presidential Moments – Obama Farewell: Video: As Obama bids farewell in his final days as President, America and the world share their favourite Obama moments from the historical “Yes We Can” campaign right through to the moment he dropped the mic after a speech. The post Video: America & The World Share Favourite … [Read more...] about Video: America & The World Share Favourite Presidential Moments – Obama Farewell
Remarks by President Obama at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
Remarks by President Obama at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum: PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good morning, everybody! Let me begin by thanking Mayor Bloomberg -- not just for the introduction but for the incredible work that Bloomberg Philanthropies is doing, not just in helping this event but for all the work that you're doing in promoting entrepreneurship and … [Read more...] about Remarks by President Obama at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum