AFRICA - President Obama's Visits

I've noticed that the U.S. has a problem with foreign policy.  We seem to have an ongoing problem juggling multiple concerns, or myopia on what's hot.  We have continued to pay little heed to Africa.

"Obama Kicks Off Presidential Trip to Africa With Visit to Senegal" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 6/27/2013

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SUMMARY:  President Barack Obama began an eight-day tour of Africa with a stop in Senegal.  In a meeting with President Macky Sall, both leaders embraced transparent government, economic development and food security efforts, but they disagreed on the topic of gay rights.  Margaret Warner has more about the president's African itinerary.

"Reflecting on U.S. Presence, Policy and Performance in Africa" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 6/27/2013

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SUMMARY:  As the president visits Senegal, Todd Moss of the Center for Global Development and Sarah Pray of the Open Society Foundation join Margaret Warner to grade the Obama administration's track record on Africa, and explore how that continent has fit into American foreign policy.