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Ghana Welcomes Obama

The streets of Ghana's capital city buzz with anticipation and excitement as President Obama pays his first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa.

July 11

President Obama delivers remarks to the Ghanaian parliament at the Accra International Conference Center. "We must start from the simple premise that Africa's future is up to Africans," Obama said, speaking before parliament in the capital.

Marvin Joseph-The Washington Post

July 11

President Obama speaks at the Accra International Conference Center. Obama gave no public speech for the masses on his first visit as president to sub-Saharan Africa on Saturday, so Ghanaians who had eagerly awaited his visit listened to his words in various places around Accra.

Marvin Joseph-The Washington Post

July 11

President Obama at the Accra International Conference Center in Ghana. Despite the excitement, some Ghanaians expressed regret that they had no chance to see the first American black president, a man they view as one of them.

Marvin Joseph-The Washington Post

July 11

President Obama, right, shakes hands with Ghanaian President John Atta Mills during Obama's trip to Africa. White House officials said Obama chose Ghana for his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president because of its recent record of peaceful, democratic elections.

Marvin Joseph-The Washington Post

July 11

President Obama speaks at the Accra International Conference Center. "The people of Ghana have worked hard to put democracy on firmer footing, with peaceful transfers of power even in the wake of closely contested elections," he said.

Marvin Joseph-The Washington Post

July 8

A street vendor sits in his kiosk selling memorabilia depicting President Obama in Accra, Ghana's capital city. The visit will be Obama's first to sub-Saharan Africa since becoming president in January.

Luc Gnago-Re

July 9

Members of a group called Friends of Obama light a peace flame in Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. The West African nation was reportedly chosen as a destination for Obama due to continued tension and unrest in the area. Many people in Nigeria and Kenya, however, had hoped that he would visit their countries instead.

Luc Gnago-Reu

July 9

Friends of Obama members parade with a likeness of the president in the streets of Accra. A White House press release said the president and first lady hope to highlight "the critical role that sound governance and civil society play in promoting lasting development" during their visit.

Luc Gnago-Reuters

July 9

Street vendor Ibrahim Kojo showcases U.S. flags depicting President Obama as he attempts to sell them in Accra. Ghana's foreign ministry has said Obama will visit Cape Coast Castle, a former British slave trade post, though the White House has not confirmed such a trip.

Rebecca Blackwell-AP

July 9

Workers push a cart past a billboard depicting Ghanaian President John Atta Mills and Obama at an intersection in Accra. "Akwaaba," the word shown next Obama, means "welcome" in the local Akan language.

Finbarr O'reilly-Reuters

July 7

A vendor stands in front of a street kiosk selling Obama memorabilia in Accra. Such merchandise has become common in anticipation of his visit Friday.

Finbarr O'reilly-Reuters

July 9

A young girl walks past a banner depicting Obama and Ghanian President John Atta Mills above the slogan "A Better Ghana, A Better America, & A Better World" on a street in Accra. President George W. Bush visited the city last year and a highway was named in his honor.

Rebecca Blackwell-AP

July 7

Shirts depicting Obama's likeness hang alongside replica national soccer team jerseys at a street kiosk in Accra. Obama will be the third sitting U.S. president to visit the country, following President Clinton and President George W. Bush.

Finbarr O'reilly-Reuters

July 8

A man rides his bicycle past an American flag bearing a photograph of Obama in Accra. The U.S. hopes Obama's visit will inspire other African governments to follow Ghana's democratic example. The country won independence in 1957 and has featured multi-party democracy since the 1990s.

Luc Gnago-Reuters

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