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President Barack Obama wrapped up a week-long international trip to Russia and the G8 summit in Italy with a historic visit to Ghana, 10-11 July. During his first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa as president, he addressed the Ghanaian parliament in a speech outlining U.S. policy towards Africa. If you missed it, check out our special coverage and listen or watch the speech on demand.

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