A statement from President Obama on August 5th, 2009 indicates that Obama shares with Africa Rising the same vision for what it means to support African development.  After pledging the administration's 'full support' for African development, he went on to say, "Only Africans Can Unlock Africa's Potential."

At Africa Rising we hope this statement indicates the dawning of a new era of African Answers. Global Patnerships. 

Read the full article on Obama's speech here.