The First Lady's 2013 Africa Trip

The President's Trip
The First Lady's Trip

First Lady Michelle Obama's Trip

The First Lady, along with daughters Malia and Sasha, will join President Obama’s official visit to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania on June 26–July 2. During the trip, the First Lady will meet with young people and highlight the power of education.

The First Lady is traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania where she’ll meet with young people and highlight the power of education – she’s inviting people all across the U.S. to follow along! Check out photos from the road, travel journals from the First Lady and more.

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Rhodes Ahead:

A Preview of the President and First Lady's Trip

Michelle Obama's Trip Schedule

Or see President Obama's Trip Information

Thursday

The First Lady will meet with Madame Marème Sall, First Lady of Senegal. Later, Mrs. Obama and Madame Sall will visit the Martin Luther King Middle School, an all-girls school in Senegal.
In the afternoon, the President and First Lady will visit Gorée Island and in the evening, the First Lady will join President Obama for a dinner hosted by President Sall.

Saturday

The President and First Lady will visit Pretoria, South Africa, where the First Lady will meet with Mrs. Tobeka S. Zuma, First Lady of South Africa.
Google+ Hangout
Later in the afternoon in Johannesburg, Mrs. Obama will host a conversation with youth, organized in conjunction with MTV Base, an African youth and music TV channel, and Google+. The First Lady will be joined by teenagers from across South Africa, as well as students joining virtually in cities around the U.S. via Google+ Hangouts, including in L.A., Kansas City, New York City, and Houston.
Watch this event live: WH.gov/FLOTUSinAfrica & the White House Google+ page
In the evening, the First Lady will join the President for a dinner hosted by President Zuma.

Sunday

First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, where she will visit Robben Island with the President.

Monday

Mrs. Obama will meet with Mrs. Salma Kikwete, First Lady of Tanzania, and visit the Embassy Bombing Memorial.
The First Lady will attend a performance by the Baba wa Watoto troupe, part of a center that serves underprivileged boys and girls between the ages of five and 18 years old.
In the evening, she will join the President for a dinner with President Kikwete.

Tuesday

The First Lady will participate in the African First Ladies Summit: “Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa,” hosted by the George W. Bush Institute. At the Summit, African First Ladies from across the continent will gather to focus on the important role First Ladies play in promoting women’s education, health and economic empowerment.

Follow Along & Engage with the First Lady

Check out the First Lady's travel journal on WhiteHouse.gov for a unique look at Mrs. Obama trip.

Follow @FLOTUS on Twitter for real time updates, photos from the road, and videos.

Use the hashtag #FLOTUSinAfrica to join the conversation. Have questions? Ask @FLOTUS and Mrs. Obama will answer some during the trip.

Watch the First Lady's town hall for young people LIVE from Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, June 29th right here at WhiteHouse.gov/FLOTUSinAfrica.

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The President & First Lady's Africa Trip. June 27th to July 2nd. Dakar, Senegal. Pretoria & Johannesburg, South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The First Lady's 2011 Trip to South Africa and Botswana

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First Lady Michelle Obama meets with former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama plays a game with children at the Emthonjeni Community Center. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama greets children after playing games at the Emthonjeni Community Center. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama talks with members of the Young African Women Leader's Forum. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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The First Lady holds sticks representing quotes from former South African President Nelson Mandela. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks during the Young African Women Leaders Forum. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks during the Young African Women Leaders Forum. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Members of the audience listen as First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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The First Lady works in the garden at the Nanga Vhutshilo Community Center. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama dances as children sing at the Nanga Vhutshilo Community Center. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama tours the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum in Soweto. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama greets members of the Young African Women Leaders Forum. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama and and Archbishop Desmond Tutu participate in soccer drills with kids. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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The First Lady, with Marian Robinson, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama, tours the District Six Museum. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama listens as Dr. Mamphela Ramphele delivers remarks. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama hugs students after delivering remarks at the University of Cape Town. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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The First Lady paints a mural with members of the Teen Club in Gaborone, Botswana. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama greets guests during the Women's Leadership Luncheon. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Lady Michelle Obama stands with Mpho Mmutle, a 19-year-old engineering student. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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