Jul 27 Watch 7:44 Does Obama's Africa visit come too late? By PBS News Hour What’s the significance of President Obama’s historic trip to Africa? Judy Woodruff discusses the visit and the president’s record on Africa with Johnnie Carson of the United States Institute of Peace and William Gumede of the University of the Witwatersrand. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 3:20 Obama promotes inclusivity, human rights during Africa visit By PBS News Hour Making the first ever American presidential visit to the nation of Ethiopia, President Obama addressed the crisis of civil war in neighboring South Sudan. In a news conference with the Ethiopian prime minister, the president urged respect for human rights,… Continue watching
Jul 27 Obama urges Ethiopia to curb crackdowns on media, opposition By Darlene Superville, Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- President Barack Obama urged Ethiopia's leaders Monday to curb crackdowns on press freedom and political openness as he began a visit that human rights groups say legitimizes an oppressive government. Continue reading
Jul 26 American dentist reportedly paid $55,000 to hunt and kill Cecil the lion By Kenzi Abou-Sabe Cecil was the leading attraction of the national park in Hwange, Zimbabwe, until the 13-year-old lion suffered a grisly death at the hands of hunters earlier this month, according to a report by the Guardian. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 3:59 Presidential history: Obama opens first-ever visit to Ethiopia by U.S. president By PBS News Hour After a three-day visit to Kenya, President Obama traveled to Ethiopia on Sunday, with the goals of strengthening trade between Sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S. and fighting terrorism. John Campbell of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. Ambassador… Continue watching
Jul 26 Obama in Kenya says country at 'crossroads' By Julie Pace, Associated Press Declaring Kenya at a "crossroads" between promise and peril, President Barack Obama on Sunday pressed the nation of his father's birth to root out corruption, treat women and minorities as equal citizens, and take responsibility for its future. Continue reading
Jul 24 Obama voices support for gay rights as Africa trip nears By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Ignoring calls from some African leaders to leave some of his opinions at home, President Barack Obama spoke favorably of gay rights as he prepared to visit Kenya and Ethiopia. Continue reading
Jul 23 Photos: Pumping iron and making art while stuck in the world's largest refugee camp By Larisa Epatko Dadaab in Kenya is the world’s largest refugee camp. With more than 350,000 people -- the population of New Orleans proper -- it’s more like a little city. Continue reading
Jul 17 What is the significance of Nigerian President Buhari's U.S. visit? By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on Monday, just days before he travels to Kenya and Ethiopia, and the timing of their meeting is no accident. Continue reading
Jul 01 Obama visit to father's birthplace is all about the business By Larisa Epatko Although much attention will be given to President Barack Obama's familial connection to Kenya, the president's fourth trip to Africa is actually geared toward something else. Continue reading