Africa

Obama Becomes First Sitting U.S. President To Visit Ethiopia

7:24pm July 27, 2015

by Gregory Warner

President Obama visited Ethiopia Monday on the first visit ever by a sitting U.S. president to that Horn of Africa nation. He spoke about human rights after a meeting with Ethiopia's prime minister.

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New 'Daily Show' Host Trevor Noah Tries Out Jokes About Racism, Ebola

2:41pm July 27, 2015

by Marc Silver

The South African comic, who assumes the reins of the Comedy Central series on Sept. 28, did a show in Washington, D.C., this weekend. Here's a sample of his comedy stylings.

President Obama and his delegation stand Monday during a welcome ceremony with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn at the National Palace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In Ethiopia, Obama Calls For An End To Oppressive Tactics

2:24pm July 27, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

During a joint news conference with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, Obama said that a country is more successful when "all voices are being heard."

Obama Talks Candidly About Flaws In Kenya's Society

2:22pm July 27, 2015

by Gregory Warner

On a trip to Kenya, a first for a sitting president, Barack Obama took advantage of his heritage. The first Kenyan-American president wrestled with tension between his office and family obligations.

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President Obama receives flowers upon his arrival Sunday aboard Air Force One at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Tweets Welcoming #ObamaInEthiopia

2:06pm July 27, 2015

by Aggi Ashagre

One of the many burning questions: "Can we get footage of President Obama eating injera?"

Obama Wraps Up Trip To Kenya

5:41am July 27, 2015

Correspondent Greg Warner speaks to NPR's Rachel Martin about President Obama's address to the Kenyan people.

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While Obama Talks Security In Kenya, Al-Shabab Carries Out Attack In Somalia

2:48pm July 26, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The al-Qaida affiliated extremist group has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bomb attack in Mogadishu that has killed at least 10 people.

President Obama delivers a speech at the Safaricom Indoor Arena in the Kasarani area of Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday.

President Obama Urges Kenyans To 'Choose Path Of Progress'

2:42pm July 26, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The remarks came in a speech wrapping up his three-day visit to Kenya. Next, Obama goes to Ethiopia.

On A Visit To Kenya, Obama Addresses Fight Against Extremists

10:31am July 26, 2015

by Gregory Warner

President Obama made an official visit to the capital of Nairobi on Saturday, where he's speaking at the annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit. He also met with leaders in the region.

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President Obama and Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta onstage after delivering remarks at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit at the United Nations compound in Nairobi, on Saturday.

Obama, Kenyan President Discuss Deeper Counterterrorism Ties

4:01pm July 25, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The president and his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta, also addressed the delicate issue of the country's poor record on gay rights.