President Barack Obama walks with Ghana President John Atta Mills, right, at the Presidential Palace in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11, 2009. In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, President Barack Obama is seeking to lift up the continent of his ancestors — while keeping its emotions in check. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)Obama: 'Africa Not Separate From World Affairs' -- Yahoo News/AP
ACCRA, Ghana – President Barack Obama said his visit to Ghana on Saturday was designed to illustrate that "Africa is not separate from world affairs."
Obama said events in Africa do not lose their effects at the continent's borders and said Africa is a fully integrated part of the global economy.
"What happens here has an impact everywhere," Obama said during a meeting with Ghanaian President John Atta Mills.
Obama scheduled a 21-hour visit to the West African nation to highlight that country's democratic tradition and engagement with the West. During his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, Obama sought to lift up the continent of his ancestors — while keeping its emotions in check.
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Update: Jubiliant welcome for Obama on landmark Africa trip -- Yahoo News/AFP
My Comment: What a contrast between President Bush and President Obama. President Bush said very little, but pumped and committed billions in aid to Africa. President Obama says a lot .... but announces no huge money spending plans for Africa.
If I had to choose between the two .... I would choose President Obama's approach as being the best one for the American taxpayer (and for me personally).