US President Barack Obama unveils US Africa strategy

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The White House has announced a new US strategy for sub-Saharan Africa, which focuses on the continent's economic potential.

It also explores issues related to democracy, security and development.

President Barack Obama said African democracy had improved but corruption was endemic in many countries and state institutions were weak.

The strategy comes as China's presence on the continent continues to grow through investment and trade.

Mr Obama said he would work with Congress to develop preferential trade agreements with African countries, while fighting al-Qaeda and its affiliates on the continent.

"As we look toward the future, it is clear that Africa is more important than ever to the security and prosperity of the international community, and to the United States in particular," said Mr Obama, the US-born son of a Kenyan man.

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The White House said its new Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa provides "a proactive and forward looking vision grounded in partnership".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18448612

[Scuba]

1. Let's hope this is better than our current policy, which is....

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2. it's not looking like it

It's looking more like our policies in Egypt, Bahrain and Mali. Heavy and Early military "cooperation" no mechanisms to protect the African People from huge multinational corporations. Blaming Africans' problems on corruption and not exploitation is scarey, especially coming from a black president.