Eight Months of Obama's Diplomacy

Barack Obama's Diplomacy
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Don't Just Blame Colonialism
During his visit to Ghana in July 2009, Obama addressed the entire African continent, saying, "Development depends upon good governance. That is the ingredient which has been missing in far too many places for far too long. That is the change that can unlock Africa's potential. And that is a responsibility that can only be met by Africans."

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