Pres. Obama Kicks Off Africa Tour in Senegal

Name: Pres. Obama Kicks Off Africa Tour in Senegal
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P212S
Description: President Barack Obama began an eight-day tour of Africa with a stop in Senegal. In a meeting with President Macky Sall, both leaders embraced transparent government, economic development and food security efforts, but they disagreed on the topic of gay rights. Margaret Warner has more about the president's African itinerary.

Clip: 06/27/2013 | 3m 32s

President Barack Obama began an eight-day tour of Africa with a stop in Senegal. In a meeting with President Macky Sall, both leaders embraced transparent government, economic development and food security efforts, but they disagreed on the topic of gay rights. Margaret Warner has more about the president's African itinerary.

Aired: 06/27/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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