{{President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3. }} <\/p>\n
The President will reinforce the importance that the United States places on our deep and growing ties with countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including through expanding economic growth, investment, and trade; strengthening democratic institutions; and investing in the next generation of African leaders.<\/p>\n
The President will meet with a wide array of leaders from government, business, and civil society, including youth, to discuss our strategic partnerships on bilateral and global issues. <\/p>\n
The trip will underscore the President\u2019s commitment to broadening and deepening cooperation between the United States and the people of sub-Saharan Africa to advance regional and global peace and prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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