2013
Africa
Trip
Trip
June 27 - July 2
President Obama's 2013 Africa Trip
- The President's Trip
- The First Lady's Trip
President Obama's Trip
President Obama and the First Lady traveled to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania to meet with leaders from government, business, and civil society, and to reinforce U.S. commitment to expanding economic growth, investment, and trade; strengthening democratic institutions; and investing in the next generation of African leaders.
Young African Leaders Initiative Town Hall with President Obama
at the University of Johannesburg | June 29, 2013
See the Conference Call Briefing on the President's Trip to Africa
President Obama's Trip Schedule
See the First Lady's Trip Information
Thursday
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On Thursday morning, President Obama took part in a formal arrival ceremony in Dakar, Senegal.
View the Related Blog Post - President Obama participated in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Macky Sall of Senegal.
- President Obama participated in a meeting with regional judicial leaders on rule of law at the Supreme Court in Dakar.
- In the afternoon, President Obama toured the Maison Des Esclaves (Slave House) Museum at Goree Island.
- President Obama stopped by a civil society event at Goree Institute.
- President Obama participated in an Embassy meet and greet.
- In the evening, President Obama participated in an official dinner with President Macky Sall of Senegal.
Friday
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On Friday morning, President Obama participated in a food security event in Dakar, Senegal.
View the Related Blog Post
Saturday
- On Saturday morning, President Obama took part in a formal arrival ceremony in Pretoria.
- President Obama participated in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.
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President Obama participated in a town hall for Young African Leaders at University of Johannesburg – Soweto Campus.
View the Related Blog Post - President Obama participated in a joint Embassy and Consulate meet and greet.
- President Obama participated in a meeting with African Union Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
- President Obama and President Jacob Zuma of South Africa participated in an official dinner.
Sunday
- On Sunday morning, President Obama took part in a Consulate meet and greet.
- President Obama visited Robben Island, the former prison where Nelson Mandela was held.
- President Obama attended a community health center event at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Center.
- President Obama delivered remarks in Cape Town, South Africa.
Monday
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On Monday afternoon, President Obama took part in a formal arrival ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
View the Related Blog Post - President Obama participated in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania.
- In the evening, President Obama participated in a CEO roundtable and business leaders forum.
- President Obama and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania participated in an official dinner.
Tuesday
- In the morning, President Obama took place in a Consulate meet and greet.
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President Obama visited the Ubungo Power Plant.
View the Related Blog Post
Official White House Photos
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