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    Obamamania and Africa's Future

    President Obama got a hero's welcome in Kenya , and his message of tough love was well received in the land where his father was born.  Yet, there's evidence that he failed to meet expectations of closer ties created by his election six years ago.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 27, 2015 • 33m Listen

    President Obama got a hero's welcome in Kenya, and his message of tough love was well received in the land where his father was born. Yet, there's evidence that he failed to meet expectations of closer ties created by his election six years ago. His broader theme of a "crossroads between terrorism and economic potential" applies to East Africa as a whole. Can the US help maintain civic order and help American investors catch up with China?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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    2 of 3
    Obama in Africa
    1. 1:20Major Corporations Pledge to Reduce Carbon Footprints
    2. 8:01Obamamania and Africa's FutureYou’re reading this
    3. 41:38American Jews Support Iran Deal, Want Congress to Approve It
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