AEGiS-AFROL: US leader tours Africa

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US leader tours Africa

afrol News - January 29, 2008

afrol News, 29 January - US President George Bush and his wife Laura will next month embark on a five-nation tour in Africa. The one week tour, which takes the couple to Ghana, Liberia, Benin, Tanzania and Rwanda on 15 February.

According to White House, Bush would talk with leaders about how the US can help promote democratic reform, respect for human rights, free trade, open investment regimes and economic opportunity across the continent.

Bush would also engage African leaders on the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.

The visit will be President Bush's first visit to Africa since 2003. It is also the first to be taken by an American President in 30 years, the last being that of Jimmy Carter on 3 April 1978.

"This trip will also be an opportunity for the President to review firsthand the significant progress since his last visit in 2003 in efforts to increase economic development and fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and other treatable diseases, as a result of the United States robust programs in these areas," the White House said.

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