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Africa/ USA: A new and fresh start

By on June 29, 2010
“The president will hold, in early August, an event this summer in Washington” to mark the 50th anniversary of independence of former African colonies, said a U.S official, noting that 18 countries were concerned by the invitation.

“It will not just mark the 50th anniversary of independence but also to look towards the future. He said the president will also invite young leaders from each of the countries to encourage a new generation of leadership in Africa. the event will include discussions about the 50 years that have passed since independence as well as the key challenges that lie ahead for Africa, including development, food security, global health, and conflicts.
President Obama made the invitation on Friday in Toronto where he attended the Group of Eight and Group of 20 summits. The official said that Barack Obama was also recalling that his father was born in Kenya and was one of the first generations of Africans who came to the United States with the hope of returning to build a new Africa.    
“Since independence, there were many disappointments, much frustration, and now 50 years later, we want to make a fresh start”, the senior official said, quoting the American president.

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