President Barack Obama addresses the Ghanaian Parliament in Accra,Ghana July 11,2009. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy.
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Hotuba ya Rais Obama Kwa Africa.
Posted by Kol Peterson.
President Barck Obama gave a speech in Accra,Ghana.He laid out his vision for human rights and democracy in Africa’s future,and he described what America’s role in promoting better governance in Africa will be.The speech was entitled,"A New Moment of Promise."
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