SAIIA: Statement by the South African Institute of International Affairs, non-governmental research institute, on US President Barack Obama in Africa (25/06/2013)

25th June 2013

United States President Barack Obama travels to three key African states for official working visits from 26 June to 3 July 2013. He is expected to arrive in South Africa on 27 June 2013 with meetings planned in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) will be following this high-level visit, especially President Obama's trip to South Africa.

For a quick guide on some of the issues, watch these two podcasts:

VIDEO: SA-US Trade: Moving beyond the Unilateral with Catherine Grant Makokera, Head of SAIIA’s Economic Diplomacy Programme.

VIDEO: Pres. Obama’s whirlwind visit to Africa with Dr. Scott Firsing, Former SAIIA Bradlow Fellow in 2012.

Also read this special report: Why Obama’s visit to Africa matters by Dr. Scott Firsing

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SAIIA: Statement by the South African Institute of International Affairs, non-governmental research institute, on US President Barack Obama in Africa (25/06/2013)