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Obama in Africa
President Obama is in Africa. We hear about America's changing relationship with a continent of vast diversity, about economic growth, democracy and Obama's reputation.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPresident Obama has arrived in Senegal with plans to visit Tanzania and South Africa. We hear about America's changing relationship with a continent of vast diversity, about economic growth, democracy and Obama's reputation. Also, Mexico's reaction to the Senate's immigration reform.
Banner image: A child waits to catch a glimpse of US President Barack Obama during his visit to Goree Island near Dakar, Senegal, June 27, 2013. Photo: Jason Reed/Reuters
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