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Quote: OBAMA-AFRICA/HIGHLIGHTS:HIGHLIGHTS-Obama's speech on Africa in Ghana's capital July 11, 2009 July 11 (Reuters) - Below are highlights of U.S. President Barack Obama's address to members of Ghana's parliament on Saturday, the main speech of his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president. U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSHIP "I see Africa as a fundamental part of our interconnected world -- as partners with America on behalf of the future that we want for all our children. That partnership must be grounded in mutual responsibility "We must start from the simple premise that Africa's future is up to Africans. I say this knowing full well the tragic past that has sometimes haunted this part of the world. I have the blood of Africa within me, and my family's own story encompasses both the tragedies and triumphs of the larger African story." GOOD GOVERNANCE "This is a new moment of promise. "To realize that promise, we must first recognize a fundamental truth that you have given life to in Ghana: development depends upon good governance. That is the ingredient which has been missing in far too many places, for far too long. That is the change that can unlock Africa's potential. And that is a responsibility that can only be met by Africans. "In the 21st century, capable, reliable and transparent institutions are the key to success -- strong parliaments and honest police forces; independent judges and journalists; a vibrant private sector and civil society." DEMOCRACY "Make no mistake: history is on the side of these brave Africans, and not with those who use coups or change constitutions to stay in power. Africa doesn't need strongmen, it needs strong institutions. "America will not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation -- the essential truth of democracy is that each nation determines its own destiny. What we will do is increase assistance for responsible individuals and institutions. "With better governance, I have no doubt that Africa holds the promise of a broader base for prosperity." TRADE "America can also do more to promote trade and investment. Wealthy nations must open our doors to goods and services from Africa in a meaningful way." CLIMATE "One area that holds out both undeniable peril and extraordinary promise is energy. Africa gives off less greenhouse gas than any other part of the world, but it is the most threatened by climate change. "We can also work with Africans to turn this crisis into opportunity." HEALTH "Building on the strong efforts of President Bush, we will carry forward the fight against HIV/AIDS. We will pursue the goal of ending deaths from malaria and tuberculosis, and eradicating polio. We will fight neglected tropical disease." CONFLICT "Africa is not the crude caricature of a continent at war. But for far too many Africans, conflict is a part of life, as constant as the sun. "When there is genocide in Darfur or terrorists in Somalia, these are not simply African problems -- they are global security challenges, and they demand a global response. That is why we stand ready to partner through diplomacy, technical assistance, and logistical support, and will stand behind efforts to hold war criminals accountable." MESSAGE TO AFRICAN YOUTH "You have the power to hold your leaders accountable, and to build institutions that serve the people. You can serve in your communities, and harness your energy and education to create new wealth and build new connections to the world. You can conquer disease, end conflicts, and make change from the bottom up. You can do that. Yes you can. Because in this moment, history is on the move. "Freedom is your inheritance. Now, it is your responsibility to build upon freedom's foundation. And if you do, we will look back years from now to places like Accra and say that this was the time when the promise was realized -- this was the moment when prosperity was forged; pain was overcome; and a new era of progress began. This can be the time when we witness the triumph of justice once more."

(عدل بواسطة Faisal Al Zubeir on 07-11-2009, 02:54 PM)

Quote: "YES, WE CAN" MP's chanted "yes, we can" before Obama started and the president ended his address with that phrase -- his old campaign slogan. The crowd's response was much warmer than the cordial but mostly chilly reception in Moscow earlier in the week.

Quote: Obama: Africa aid must be matched by good governance July 11, 2009 * Obama says Africans must take greater responsibility * Says Africa needs strong institutions, not strongmen * Ghana welcomes visit as encouragement for democracy (Adds further details of speech) By Matt Spetalnick and Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA, July 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama told Africans on Saturday that Western aid must be matched by good governance and urged them to take greater responsibility for stamping out war, corruption and disease plaguing the continent. Obama delivered the message on his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office in January as the first black U.S. president. He chose stable, democratic Ghana because he believes it can serve as a model for the rest of Africa. Fresh from a G8 summit where leaders agreed to spend $20 billion to improve food security in poor countries, Obama stressed that Africans must also take a leading role in sorting out their many problems. "Development depends upon good governance," Obama said in a speech to Ghana's parliament. "That is the ingredient which has been missing in far too many places, for far too long. That is the change that can unlock Africa's potential. And that is a responsibility that can only be met by Africans." In an address that offered the most detailed view of Obama's Africa policy, he took aim at corruption and rights abuses on the continent, warning that growth and development would be retarded until such problems were tackled. "No country is going to create wealth if its leaders exploit the economy to enrich themselves, or police can be bought off by drug traffickers. No business wants to invest in a place where the government skims 20 percent off the top," Obama said. He said America would not impose any system of government, but would increase help for those behaving responsibly. The visit has enormous resonance for Africa because of Obama's roots as the son of Kenyan immigrant. He laced his speech with mentions of his background and the struggles of his forebears in the face of poverty and colonial rule. "We like the positive signals that this visit is sending and will continue to send," said Ghanaian President John Atta Mills, elected in a transparent election that contrasted with stereotypes of chaos, coups and corruption in Africa. "This encourages us also to sustain the gains that we have made in our democratic process." "YES, WE CAN" MP's chanted "yes, we can" before Obama started and the president ended his address with that phrase -- his old campaign slogan. The crowd's response was much warmer than the cordial but mostly chilly reception in Moscow earlier in the week. Obama praised Ghana's economic record too. Reforms in the cocoa and gold producing country, set to begin pumping oil next year, helped bring unprecedented investment and growth before the impact of the global financial crisis. "We don't allow one president to rule for 30 years. This should be evidence to other countries that it can be done," said tax official Nii Dodoo, 41, among the crowds in Accra. Walls and utility poles were plastered with posters of side-by-side portraits of Obama and Mills and the word "change" -- the mantra of Obama's presidential election campaign. Ghanaians in bright yellow T-shirts showing Obama next to Mills hoped for a glimpse of Obama, a hero on the continent because of his roots as the son of a Kenyan immigrant. But tight security meant only a few got the chance to cheer him. Obama was later due to visit Cape Coast Castle, a fort used in the transatlantic slave trade. He and his family will spend less than 24 hours in Ghana before returning to the United States. (Additional reporting by Daniel Magnowski and Kwasi Kpodo)

Quote: MESSAGE TO AFRICAN YOUTH "You have the power to hold your leaders accountable, and to build institutions that serve the people. You can serve in your communities, and harness your energy and education to create new wealth and build new connections to the world. You can conquer disease, end conflicts, and make change from the bottom up. You can do that. Yes you can. Because in this moment, history is on the move. لديكم القدرة على محاسبة زعمائكم ، وبناء المؤسسات التي تخدم الشعب. يمكنكم ان تخدموا في مجتمعاتكم المحلية ، وتسخير طاقتكم وتعليمكم لخلق ثروة جديدة ، وبناء صلات جديدة على العالم. يمكنكم التغلب على المرض ، ووضع حد للنزاعات ، وجعل التغيير من القاعدة إلى القمة. يمكنكم فعل ذلك. نعم يمكنكم. لأنه في هذه اللحظة ، التاريخ على هذه الخطوة. "Freedom is your inheritance. Now, it is your responsibility to build upon freedom's foundation. And if you do, we will look back years from now to places like Accra and say that this was the time when the promise was realized -- this was the moment when prosperity was forged; pain was overcome; and a new era of progress began. This can be the time when we witness the triumph of justice once more." "الحرية هي الإرث.والان مسؤوليتكم البناء على أسس الحرية ، وإذا فعلتم ، علينا أن ننظر إلى الوراء سنوات من الآن إلى أماكن مثل أكرا والقول بأن هذا هو الوقت الذي تكون فيه قد تحقق الوعد – وهذه هي لحظة عندما يكون الازدهار ؛ والتغلب على الألم ، وتبدا حقبة جديدة من التقدم هذا هو الوقت الذي الذي نشهد انتصار العدالة مرة أخرى".

(عدل بواسطة Faisal Al Zubeir on 07-11-2009, 05:20 PM)