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Barack Obama

Obama’s not-so-green power plan
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Obama’s not-so-green power plan

US stresses that pledge of 10 000MW is an investment, not a hand-out to the poor.

By Thalia Holmes
Pimples: Zuma and Obama – what’s in the closet?
Videos
/ 3 July 2013

Pimples: Zuma and Obama – what’s in the closet?

Pimples reveals the secrets to the global success of President Jacob Zuma and his US counterpart, Barack Obama. Colour-blocking is not it.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Obama, Bush commemorate victims of Tanzania’s al-Qaeda bombing
Africa
/ 2 July 2013

Obama, Bush commemorate victims of Tanzania’s al-Qaeda bombing

Barack Obama and his predecessor George W Bush have met in Tanzania to commemorate the victims of the 1998 al-Qaeda bombing of the US embassy.

By Mark Felsenthal and Jeff Mason
Zim paper calls Obama out on ‘international barbarism’
Africa
/ 2 July 2013

Zim paper calls Obama out on ‘international barbarism’

Zimbabwe’s Herald says US President Barack Obama’s calls for more democratic reforms ahead of elections in the country are "hypocritical".

By Sapa Ap
Obama, Mandela and actions versus words
Article
/ 2 July 2013

Obama, Mandela and actions versus words

Just five years ago the prospect of Barack Obama visiting SA would have driven most South Africans wild with excitement, writes Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
US seeks to calm European outrage over alleged spying
Article
/ 1 July 2013

US seeks to calm European outrage over alleged spying

Barack Obama has tried to reassure Europe after the EU demanded that the US explain a report that Washington is spying on the bloc.

By Reuters
Sacci welcomes Obama’s decision on tarrif-free trade
Article
/ 1 July 2013

Sacci welcomes Obama’s decision on tarrif-free trade

The SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry "is heartened" by Barack Obama’s move to extend a tariff-free trade agreement with Africa beyond 2015.

By Sapa
Obama, Bush to honour bombing victims in Tanzania
Africa
/ 1 July 2013

Obama, Bush to honour bombing victims in Tanzania

The White House says US President Barack Obama and former President George W Bush will meet while both leaders are in the East African country.

By Julie Pace
Obama’s lightbulb moment on sub-Saharan Africa
Article
/ 1 July 2013

Obama’s lightbulb moment on sub-Saharan Africa

The US will invest about $7-billion of state funds to double access to electricity for people in sub-Saharan Africa, says US President Barack Obama.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Obama: South Africa has shown how people can change the world
Article
/ 30 June 2013

Obama: South Africa has shown how people can change the world

Speaking at UCT on Sunday evening, the US president stressed the importance of Africans reaching their full potential.

By Sapa Ap
Obama to echo Robert Kennedy’s “ripple of hope” at UCT
Article
/ 30 June 2013

Obama to echo Robert Kennedy’s “ripple of hope” at UCT

On Sunday evening Barack Obama will speak at UCT, where the slain America icon laid down a stark challenge to opponents of apartheid.

By Justine Gerardy
Obama ‘deeply humbled’ by Mandela prison visit
Article
/ 30 June 2013

Obama ‘deeply humbled’ by Mandela prison visit

US President Barack Obama on Sunday visited the Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela spent some of his darkest days in jail.

By Sapa Afp
Obama and family visit Robben Island
Article
/ 30 June 2013

Obama and family visit Robben Island

Barack Obama paid tribute on Sunday to the man who inspired his political activism by taking his family on a tour of the island prison.

By Staff Reporter
Obama’s $7bn power plan for Africa
Article
/ 30 June 2013

Obama’s $7bn power plan for Africa

President Barack Obama is due to announce on Sunday a $7-billion initiative over five years to double access to power in sub-Saharan Africa.

By Mark Felsenthal
Obama urges Americans to lead the climate-change ‘fight’
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Obama urges Americans to lead the climate-change ‘fight’

US President Barack Obama has touted his new climate change proposal, calling for Americans to lead the charge against the warming environment.

By Afp Author
Obama uses UJ platform to address critical issues facing Africa, US
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Obama uses UJ platform to address critical issues facing Africa, US

From the war on terror to exporting raw material, Barack Obama has addressed a wide array of topics when speaking at the University of Johannesburg.

By Rapule Tabane
Obama-Zuma talks: Issues between SA, US lay bare
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Obama-Zuma talks: Issues between SA, US lay bare

Talks between Jacob Zuma and Barack Obama have exposed differences between SA and the US, but have also shown the efforts made to strengthen ties.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Obama meets privately with Nelson Mandela relatives
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Obama meets privately with Nelson Mandela relatives

US President Barack Obama has met the family of his "inspiration" Nelson Mandela but decided not to visit the former SA president in hospital.

By Stephen Collinson
Obama visit: Mandela’s legacy, ANC practices brought into question
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Obama visit: Mandela’s legacy, ANC practices brought into question

While Barack Obama’s visit is mainly to strengthen trade relations with SA, questions about Madiba’s legacy and the ANC’s ruling have arisen.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Live feed: Obama engages with young Africans leaders at UJ
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Live feed: Obama engages with young Africans leaders at UJ

Watch the live feed of US President Barack Obama as he visits the University of Johannesburg for a Young African Leaders Initiative meeting.

By Verashni Pillay
US strategy towards sub-Saharan Africa is well timed, says Zuma
Article
/ 29 June 2013

US strategy towards sub-Saharan Africa is well timed, says Zuma

United States President Barack Obama is visiting Africa at the right time, President Jacob Zuma has said in a televised press briefing.

By Sapa
Obama calls for reforms, free elections in Zimbabwe
Africa
/ 29 June 2013

Obama calls for reforms, free elections in Zimbabwe

US President Barack Obama has called for Zimbabwe’s government to stop harassing its citizens and to implement reforms ahead of its elections.

By Sapa
Obama: Our thoughts are with Nelson Mandela
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Obama: Our thoughts are with Nelson Mandela

United States president Barack Obama on Saturday wished former president Nelson Mandela well as he lay critically ill in hospital.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge, Sapa Ap and Sapa
Obama in my backyard
Analysis
/ 29 June 2013

Obama in my backyard

It’s not everyday the American first family lands in your backyard. M&G’s Sally Evans describes a rude awakening of the military kind.

By Sally Evans
Obama won’t visit Mandela in hospital
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Obama won’t visit Mandela in hospital

United States President Barack Obama arrived at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, to kickstart his official working visit to South Africa.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Susan Rice: Snowden leaks haven’t weakened Obama
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Susan Rice: Snowden leaks haven’t weakened Obama

US ambassador Susan Rice dismissed claims that Edward Snowden’s highly classified leaks have weakened the Obama presidency and damaged foreign policy.

By Edith M and Edith M Lederer Guest
Soweto ready to welcome ‘fellow African’ Obama
Article
/ 29 June 2013

Soweto ready to welcome ‘fellow African’ Obama

Residents of Soweto are preparing to welcome US President Barack Obama as a "fellow African".

By Jan Hennop
Obama does not want ‘photo-op’ with Madiba
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Obama does not want ‘photo-op’ with Madiba

US President Barack Obama said a much-awaited meeting with his critically ill hero Nelson Mandela would depend on the icon’s family.

By Sapa
Obama protesters rally near Mandela hospital
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Obama protesters rally near Mandela hospital

South Africans protesting a visit by US President Barack Obama have rallied a few blocks away from well-wishers at Mandela’s hospital.

By Reuters
US military filters access to UK Guardian’s NSA content
Article
/ 28 June 2013

US military filters access to UK Guardian’s NSA content

The US Army members have confirmed that access to the Guardian’s UK website has been filtered and restricted, reports Russia Today.

By Stephen Collinson and Staff Reporter
Obama raises equality issues around gay rights in Africa
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Obama raises equality issues around gay rights in Africa

Hours after arriving in Africa, Barack Obama’s backing of equal gay rights has highlighted the reality of a continent that largely criminalises gays.

By Claudine Renaud
Weekend 101: Madiba on our minds
Videos
/ 27 June 2013

Weekend 101: Madiba on our minds

The world holds its breath with Mandela still in hospital, Obama set to land in SA on Friday and Kenny Kunene upsets the ANC. Stay in the know.

By Staff Reporter
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