The White House says U.S. President Barack
Obama will travel to Africa this summer,
visiting three countries.
In a statement Monday, the White House
says President Obama along with his wife,
Michelle, will travel to Senegal, South
Africa and Tanzania in late June and early
July.
The administration says Obama will meet
with government officials as well as
leaders from business, civil society and
youth groups.
It says the trip - from June 26 to July 3
- will reinforce the close ties between
the United States and sub-Saharan Africa.
President Obama, whose father is from
Kenya, traveled to the region once during
his presidency, visiting Ghana in 2009.
Michelle Obama has also traveled to South
Africa and Botswana during her time as
first lady.
The White House says the upcoming trip
will focus on strengthening economic
growth, democratic institutions, and
African leadership.
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