Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, enthusiastically welcomed the
Nobel Peace Prize award on Friday, describing it as recognition for
years of fighting for democracy in her country. The announcement comes
just days before Sirleaf seeks re-election for a second five-year term
next Tuesday.
Michelle Obama is fond of saying there's no magic to her being first lady. It's a message that young leaders in Africa soon will hear when Mrs.
Obama makes her second solo trip abroad as first lady, visiting South
Africa and Botswana this coming week.
