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Mon 07 Jul 2009Obama tells Ghanaians Africa must eliminate corruption
PRESIDENT BARACK Obama, making his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, called on people of the oft-troubled continent on Saturday to seize control of their future by building strong, democratic institutions and eliminating corruption.
Mr Obama, who is being feted by Ghanaians, did not revel in the adulation he received here during a speech to a special session of parliament.
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