Today, the President gave a speech in Accra, Ghana. He laid out his vision for human rights and democracy in Africa’s future, and he described what America’s role in promoting better governance in Africa will be. The speech was entitled, "A New Moment of Promise."

Below are the remarks by the president of the United States Barack Obama. The speech is addressed in the Ghanian Parliament at Accra International Conference Center in Accra, Ghana. Obama's Ghana speech started at 12:40PM GMT and finished at 1:10, lasting half an hour.

The Christianborg Castle at Osu in Accra, the seat of the government of the Republic of Ghana, is in a state of readiness to welcome the United States President, Barack Obama, the Communications Director at the castle, Mr Koku Anhidoho, said.

The 44th American President, President Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle and his two daughters arrived in Accra last night for a two-day official visit to Ghana. Barack Obama may announce a major policy statement for Africa.

President Barack Obama arrives in Ghana Friday on his first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa since assuming the presidency and once again Mr. Obama will make widespread use of emerging information technologies to reach out to as many people as possible. Mr. Obama made the use of the internet and other technologies a mainstay of his campaign for the White House and he has continued that trend on trips overseas.

As President Bush visits Ghana during his six-day tour of five African nations, some Ghanaians say they hope his visit will mean increased aid and more trade with the United States. Naomi Schwarz has more from VOA's regional bureau in Dakar with additional reporting by Ruby Amable.

Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vowed to win this year’s general elections despite alleged wrangling among its rank and file. The party said President John Kufuor’s leadership qualities and the level of development projects undertaken by the government would serve as a good track record on which to win the December elections.

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As World Bank Board Approves Landmark Assistance Strategy and Two New Projects
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank in June 22nd discussed its new Country Program for Ghana, representing US$1.3 billion for new operations based on the Ghana Joint Assistance Strategy (G-JAS) signed by 16 partners.