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June 24, 2011
In this FLOTUS pool report: The first lady spoke with students at the University of Cape Town, stressing the importance of hard work in order to achieve success.
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June 20, 2011
In South Africa and Botswana, the first lady will champion her usual youth-empowerment theme -- and advance her husband's agenda.
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by Nsenga Burton onJune 20, 2011
Mrs. Obama will deliver the keynote address to a U.S.-sponsored Young African Women Leaders Forum in South Africa.
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