Obama hails Africa's promise

Sunday, July 12, 2009

ACCRA, Ghana -- President Obama visited the continent of his ancestors Saturday, challenging the people of Africa to shed corruption and conflict in favor of peace. Campaigning to all of Africa, he said "Yes you can."

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