Obama in Africa
On July 10, one very important descendant of black Africa will make a triumphant return to the motherland. But Barack Obama’s visit to Ghana, while heavy on symbolism, reveals the limits of his power: burdened by economic problems in America and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, he can’t act boldly in Africa or make big promises.
BERKELEY – On July 10, one very important descendant of black Africa will make a triumphant return to the motherland.