Tag: President Barack Obama
Obama calls for equal rights for gays in Africa
Nairobi (AFP) – United States President Barack Obama on Saturday called for gay rights in Africa, comparing homophobia to racial…
Obama says entrepreneurs in Africa can give hope, deliver growth
NAIROBI (Reuters) – United States President Barack Obama told African entrepreneurs in Kenya on Saturday they could help counter violent…
Obama departs for Kenya, his roots
President Barack Obama departed for Kenya on Thursday, his first trip to his father’s homeland as United States president, kicking…
I’m impressed with Buhari’s work so far – Obama
President Barrack Obama on Monday stated that he was impressed with the work of President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria since…
US pressure made Jonathan, Jega conduct free, fair election – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday that the continued pressure on the immediate past administration by the United States and some…
Buhari meets Obama, talk strategy on Boko Haram
United States President Barack Obama met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday at the White House and said the…
Buhari meets with Obama, World Bank, Bill Gates Foundation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived Washington DC on four-day official visit to United States where he would discuss bilateral…
Buhari leaves for US on Sunday, to reunite with classmates
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday to Washington DC on a four-day official visit during which he will hold…
Security, anti-terrorism top agenda when Buhari meets Obama
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday to Washington DC on a four-day official visit during which he will hold…
Obama, Iranian president react to nuclear deal
United States President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six world powers is…
Kenyans ready for nude protest ahead of Obama visit
Kenya’s Republican Liberty Party has notified the of police its intention to mobilise 5,000 men and women to protest naked…
Obama to host Buhari 20 July
United States President, Barack Obama, will welcome his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari to Washington next month, the White House announced…
US House of Reps grants Obama power to negotiate trade deals
The United States House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill granting President Barack Obama wide-ranging authority to negotiate trade…
US needs to address gun violence after #CharlestonShooting – Obama
Washington (AFP) – A clearly frustrated President Barack Obama said Thursday the United States should look again at how killers…
The Obamas not attending Buhari’s inauguration
Neither President Barack Obama nor his wife Michelle will attend the inauguration of Nigeria’s president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari on 29 May,…