Africa.com Invited to Join Obama in Africa
Reagan went to Russia in 1987 and delivered his famous speech at the Berlin Wall, which is credited for being the beginning of the end of the Cold War. Before that, Nixon went to China in 1972, which...
View ArticleObama in Africa: The Press Corp Chronicles – Day 1
This is a personal diary account of Africa.com CEO and executive editor Teresa Clarke’s experiences as part of the Official Press Corp travelling with U.S. President Barack Obama on his historic state...
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Obama in Africa: The Press Corp Chronicles – Day 2
The flight to Dakar was uneventful. We were assigned personnel from the US Embassy in Senegal who escorted us in each bus and gave us a warm welcome. While Senegal is familiar stomping ground for...
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Obama in Africa: The Press Corp Chronicles – Day 3
The “story” of this trip, as crafted by the White House, is a very strong one for the American people. (This is my interpretation, not anything put forth by the White House.) Day One: Start by showing...
View ArticleObama in Africa: The Press Corp Chronicles – Day 4
Today, we left the hotel in Dakar at 4 AM for a 6 AM departure to Johannesburg, South Africa. The president stayed on in Dakar for a morning meeting with leaders in the agricultural sector. Air Force...
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Obama in Africa: The Press Corp Chronicles – Day 5
It is a crisp, cold and clear morning in Johannesburg. We drove the 40 minutes north to Pretoria. After leaving the heat of Senegal (click HERE for a summary of that leg of the trip), I am reminded of...
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The Inside Story – Four Ways Traveling with the White House Taxes Your Health...
Traveling with the White House is a physically demanding experience. This occurs on multiple levels. First, you need to be able to operate on little sleep. Many of the flights are overnight, and then...
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And the Final Word on Obama’s Trip to Africa is…?
Obama’s Trip to Africa, which concluded last week, has been analyzed by many, touted as a success by some, and a waste of taxpayer money by others. The Brookings Institution published a report on the...
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