US President Barack Obama Pleads For Gay Rights In Africa

US President Barack Obama on Saturday called for gay rights in Africa, comparing homophobia to racial discrimination he had encountered in the United States.

PHOTOS: Obama And His Extended Family In Kenya

  U.S. President Barack Obama pictured with some members of his extended family who still live in Kenya during his visit today to the African country. Seated beside him is his half sister Auma. More pics after the cut.

Obama and his half-sister Auma in the 80s and today

President Obama with his half-sister Auma Obama pictured left in the eighties and right today as she went to welcome him at the airport.