President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.
Nobel observers were shocked by the unexpected choice so early in the Obama presidency, which began less than [...]

Kenya’s Prime Minister Raila Odinga has accepted the criticism of Kenyan leaders by US President Barack Obama, saying the views should not be ignored. He said those who criticize the government should not just be dismissed but their criticism should instead be used to help the country move forward. – AfricanNews.

The visit from Obama solidifying Ghana’s reputation of democratic commitment, and the discovery of oil in its territory pointing to a bright future ahead. Africa should be proud of Ghana’s achievements, and learn the necessary lessons from Obama’s visit rather than ruminating on why he didn’t choose another nation.

President Obama is back in Washington after visitng Ghana over the weekend. A worthy exercise at this time is to gauge the effect of Obama’s speech on Africans and their leaders…What do they think of it?

“You have the power to hold your leaders accountable, and to build institutions that serve the people…You can conquer disease, end conflicts, and make change from the bottom up…But these things can only be done if you take responsibility for your future.” – President Barack Obama in Accra Ghana.

“Ghana’s progress on human rights is commendable, but it will have little meaning if left as an isolated example,” said Georgette Gagnon, Africa director at Human Rights Watch. “President Obama should encourage Ghana to promote abroad what it practices at home.”

US President Barack Obama told the news agency AllAfrica that he intends to highlight successful models of democracy in Africa during his visit to Ghana next week. Watch video.

US President Obama will take a week-long foreign tour in July that will include Russia, Italy and Ghana. His visit to Africa in July will be the first one since becoming the president of the United States of America.
Ghanaians celebrated Washington’s decision to choose their country for Obama’s presidential debut in
Africa, where he is [...]

While Palin is trying to paint Obama with a color that isn’t his, McCain steps up to defend Obama. Is this another stunt from the maverick?