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US President Barack Obama will today travel to Tanzania for the last leg of his African tour.

He will hold talks and a press conference with President Jakaya Kikwete, lay a wreath at a memorial to those killed in the USA embassy bombing in 1998 and visit the Ubongo power plant.

Last night, the US President announced a new $7 billion programme, dubbed Power Africa, which will enhance Africa’s electric power networks.

Speaking at a packed University of Cape Town, Obama, who greeted the guests in various South African languages, said his administration will start by investing $7 billion in resources and partner with the private sector, who have committed more than $9 billion in investment.

He said energy was important for Africa’s growth and development

“We’ll reach more households not just in cities, but in villages and on farms. We’ll expand access for those who live currently off the power grid. And we’ll support clean energy to protect our planet and combat climate change.

“So, a light where currently there is darkness; the energy needed to lift people out of poverty -- that’s what opportunity looks like.”

Building young leaders

He also called on the young people to change the continent’s future, saying the world will be watching what decisions they make for the continent, which he said was starting to realise opportunities for resources, investment, partnership and influence.

“There is no question that Africa is on the move, but it's not moving fast enough for the child still languishing in poverty in forgotten townships. It's not moving fast enough for the protester who is beaten … or the woman who is raped ... We've got more work to do because these Africans must not be left behind.”

Obama said that is where the youth comes in.

“You get to decide where the future lies … demographics means young people are going to be determining the fate of this continent and this country. You’ve got time and numbers on your side, and you’ll be making decisions long after politicians like me have left the scene.”

Turning on America’s vision for Africa, Obama said it was a partnership that unleashes growth and the potential of every citizen, not just a few at the very top.

He said his own country would “benefit enormously” if the African continent reached its full potential.

If prosperity was broadly shared in Africa, Obama said that the middle class would be an enormous market for US goods.

“If strong democracies take root, that will enable our people and businesses to draw closer to yours. If peace prevails over war, we will all be more secure.

“And if the dignity of the individual is upheld across Africa, then I believe Americans will be more free as well because I believe that none of us are fully free when others in the human family remain shackled by poverty, disease or oppression,” Obama told the cheering crowd.

He announced that he will soon invite heads of state from Africa to the US for an upcoming summit, which he said would mark a new chapter in US-Africa relations.

Before the address, Obama had made a stop at Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

Obama, who has labelled Mandela as his personal hero, started his UCT speech on a sombre note as he acknowledged the ailing former President.

He said his health “weighs heavily on our hearts”.

He added that his first interest in political activism was a result of the struggle over apartheid in SA.

Obama said SA has shown the world how the power of human beings can affect change.

“You’ve shown us how a prisoner can become a President. You've shown us how bitter adversaries can reconcile. You've confronted crimes of hatred and intolerance with truth and love, and you wrote into your Constitution the human rights that sustain freedom.” - SAnews.gov.za

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Pretoria - US President Barack Obama used the official dinner hosted in his honour on Saturday to make a moving toast to former President Nelson Mandela.

Delegates at the dinner observed a moment of silence for Mandela, who has been in hospital since June 8.

Although he shared light moments, Obama said “our minds and hearts are not fully here because a piece of us, a piece of our heart is with a man and family not far from here”. The US President was referring to Mandela, who is in a hospital that is less than 2km away from the Sefako Mapogo Makgatho Presidential Guest House where the dinner was held.

He offered the family words of comfort and praised the former statesman as one of history’s greatest.

Obama has sought to amplify US-Africa trade and commercial ties through his three-nation tour of Africa, which began in Senegal. However, concerns over Mandela’s health have weighed heavily not only on South Africa, but also on the US President.

Obama said the sacrifices made by Mandela and South African freedom fighters resonated in the US, as that country had its own civil rights movement.

“I wouldn’t be here if not for freedom fighters… We are inspired by you to believe that anything is possible.”

Obama went on to recite the words of the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley, words that Madiba often turned to in his cell on Robben Island, which speak of the triumph of the human spirit.

Raising a glass, Obama proposed a toast to the man he said “has always been the master of his fate, who taught us that we can be masters of ours”.

Earlier in the day, Obama took time out of his busy schedule to visit the family of the ailing icon at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton. He also had a telephone conversation with Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel, who is with the elderly former statesman in hospital.

Doctors have described Madiba’s condition as stable but critical.

After spending private time with Mandela’s family members, President Obama then viewed a display of materials from Mandela’s private papers. He also wished the family, the Nelson Mandela charities and all South Africans well at this difficult time.

President Zuma expressed gratitude to the Obamas for their prayers and good wishes for Mandela.

“As you have correctly pointed out, he is also a personal hero to all of us here tonight. And so, as we celebrate our friendship, we are also keeping Madiba in our thoughts.

“He reminds us of so many special leaders who have played crucial roles in our intertwined histories, such as Martin Luther King and Oliver Reginald Tambo.

“They taught us that freedom comes at a price and it needs a continuous collective effort to ensure its rewards,” said Zuma.

Zuma said it was significant that the Obamas, who travel to Cape Town on Sunday morning with their daughters Malia and Sasha, will take a trip to Robben Island.

“Your lovely children need to know what Madiba and all freedom fighters were subjected to.

“In this way, as future leaders, they will be able to build a better world in which no human being would be subjected to such violation of freedom, basic human rights and dignity,” said Zuma.

The delegates then went on to enjoy music provided by the seven-piece SA Navy, which played sounds like The girl from Ipanema before being served dinner that included a main course of beef, chicken and vegetables, and the traditional South African malva pudding and custard for dessert.

Delegates included Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and his partner, ministers, their deputies, some premiers as well as members of Parliament and the chief justice. - SAnews.gov.za

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