Obama’s full statement in Ghana

Obama in Ghana's Parliament

Good morning. It is an honor for me to be in Accra, and to speak to the representatives of the people of Ghana. I am deeply grateful for the welcome that I’ve received, as are Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama. Ghana’s history is rich, the ties between our two countries are strong, and I am proud that this is my first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as President of the United States.

Obama fever rocks Ghana

Ghanaians are anxiously awaiting the arrival of US President Barack Obama on July 10 2009. The capital is full of signboards of him as well as his paraphenalia selling like hot cake along the streets of Accra, the capital.

Polls: 87% of Ghanaians hope in Obama

Barack Obama beams with hopes

Ghanaians expressed the most optimism among 17 countries that an Obama regime would turn the world around into better prospects. 87% of people polled in Ghana predicted “better things under Obama” according to BBC World Service survey conducted recently ahead of Obama’s swearing-in on Tuesday.

Obama branded phones sell like hot cake

Obama branded phone on display

A Barack Obama branded mobile phone is now selling like hot cake in Kenya. Handset vendor, Mi launched the handset dressed in the colours and logo of the US president-elect. Kenya – the home country of the president’s father – is booming with an Obama fever as the 20th January inauguration draw close.