Obama heads to South Africa as ailing Nelson Mandela clings to life

President Obama's Trip Schedule

Thursday

• On Thursday morning, President Obama takes part in a formal arrival ceremony in Dakar, Senegal.
• President Obama participates in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Macky Sall of Senegal.
• President Obama participates in a meeting with regional judicial leaders on rule of law at the Supreme Court in Dakar.
• In the afternoon, President Obama tours the Maison Des Esclaves (Slave House) Museum at Goree Island.
• President Obama drops by a civil society event at Goree Institute.
• President Obama participates in an Embassy meet and greet.
• In the evening, President Obama participates in an official dinner with President Macky Sall of Senegal.

Friday

• On Friday morning, President Obama participates in a food security event in Dakar, Senegal.

Saturday

• On Saturday morning, President Obama takes part in a formal arrival ceremony in Pretoria.
• President Obama participates in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.
• President Obama participates in a town hall for Young African Leaders at University of Johannesburg – Soweto Campus.
• President Obama participates in a joint Embassy and Consulate meet and greet.
• President Obama participates in a meeting with African Union Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
• President Obama and President Jacob Zuma of South Africa participate in an official dinner.

Sunday

• On Sunday morning, President Obama takes part in a Consulate meet and greet.
• President Obama visits Robben Island, the former prison where Nelson Mandela was held.
• President Obama attends a community health center event at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Center.
• President Obama delivers remarks in Cape Town, South Africa.

Monday

• On Monday afternoon, President Obama takes part in a formal arrival ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
• President Obama participates in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania.
• In the evening, President Obama participates in a CEO roundtable and business leaders forum.
• President Obama and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania participate in an official dinner.

Tuesday

• On Sunday morning, President Obama takes place in a Consulate meet and greet.
• President Obama visits the Ubungo Power Plant.