US President Barack Obama lands in Ethiopia US President Barack Obama landed in Ethiopia on Sunday, beginning a two-day stay and becoming the first American leader to visit Africa's second most populous nation.Air Force One touched down at Addis Ababa's international airport after a short flight **rth from the Kenyan capital Nairobi.The President was greeted by Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn before the 25-car convoy left for the US embassy.The visit will include talks with the Ethiopian government, a key strategic ally but criticised for its record on democracy and human rights.Obama will also become the first US President to address the African Union at its gleaming Chinese-built headquarters, with remarks that may touch on Africa's democracy deficit.He will also hold talks with regional leaders on the civil war in South Sudan.
07-27-2015, 11:38 AM
US President Barack Obama lands in Ethiopia
US President Barack Obama landed in Ethiopia on Sunday, beginning a two-day stay and becoming the first American leader to visit Africa's second most populous nation.Air Force One touched down at Addis Ababa's international airport after a short flight **rth from the Kenyan capital Nairobi.The President was greeted by Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn before the 25-car convoy left for the US embassy.The visit will include talks with the Ethiopian government, a key strategic ally but criticised for its record on democracy and human rights.Obama will also become the first US President to address the African Union at its gleaming Chinese-built headquarters, with remarks that may touch on Africa's democracy deficit.He will also hold talks with regional leaders on the civil war in South Sudan.
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