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 25 In Kenya, Obama prods African nations to afford gays equal treatment By Associated Press President Barack Obama nudged African nations Saturday to treat gays and lesbians equally under the law, a position that remains unpopular through much of the continent… Continue reading
Jul 24 Obama returns to Kenya, reunites with father's family By Julie Pace, Associated Press Fulfilling the hopes of millions of Kenyans, Barack Obama returned to his father's homeland Friday for the first time as U.S. president, a long sought visit by a country that considers him a local son. 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 22 Watch Obama's farewell appearance on Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' By Josh Lederman, Associated Press NEW YORK -- Barack Obama shifted from baseball to football to analogize the limitations of meeting his goals as president during an appearance on "The Daily Show" Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 6:05 News Wrap: Obama likens Iran deal opposition to Iraq war push By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama invoked the drive to go to war with Iraq in describing why some politicians and pundits are fervent in their opposition to the Iran nuclear agreement. Also, a Jordanian uncle of the man… Continue watching
Jul 20 Obama praises Nigerian leader for pursuing safety, security By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama welcomed Nigeria's new president to the Oval Office on Monday and praised him for working to bring "safety, security and peace" to a nation challenged by economic strains, a history of corruption and violence unleashed by the… 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 17 Minorities, young Americans still support Obama, poll finds By Josh Lederman, Emily Swanson, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Even as the public remains closely divided about his presidency, Barack Obama is holding on to his support from the so-called "Obama coalition" of minorities, liberals and young Americans, an Associated Press-GfK poll shows, creating an incentive for… Continue reading