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奥巴马将于六月访问部分非洲国家 US President Barack Obama will visit Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in June, the White House has said. 美国白宫称，奥巴马总统将于六月访问塞内加尔、南非和坦桑尼亚。 ? Mr Obama is expected to meet lawmakers as well as business and civil society leaders and youth on his trip. ? The 26 June - 3 July visit will be Mr Obamas second to sub-Saharan Africa as president. He spent less than a day in Ghana in 2009. ? Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush both visited Africa during their second terms in office. ? Mr Clinton visited six countries while Mr Bush went to five. ? The president will reinforce the importance that the United States places on our deep and growing ties with countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including through expanding economic growth, investment, and trade; strengthening democratic institutions; and investing in the next generation of African leaders, the White House said in a statement. ? The trip will underscore the presidents commitment to broadening and deepening cooperation between the United States and the people of sub-Saharan Africa to advance regional and global peace and prosperity. ? Analysts say such trips are common for US presidents after they are relieved of the pressure of domestic campaigning. ? Meanwhile, a developing threat of Islamist militants in the west African country of Mali has raised the regions profile in Washington. ? First Lady Michelle Obama is due to accompany Mr Obama on his trip.