The rumor mill has been whizzing out of control all weekend with stories of additional countries to be added to the already packed schedule for this trip. Originally arranged as an 11-day trip, the addition of Turkey next Saturday for talks on Syria extends that by at least one day. Within the African leg of the trip, Voice of America reports the inclusion of Ghana, Nigeria, and Benin. The first was expected since the purpose is to attend the funeral of Ghana’s late President John Atta Mills who passed away unexpectedly on July 24. Sources for that early story appeared credible. The Nigerian leg was announced by local sources last night. Benin comes as a complete surprise since neither very early reports nor the buzzing rumor mill had ever mentioned a stop there. VOA reports:
Clinton is due to fly to South Africa Sunday, and later on to Nigeria, Ghana and Benin.
In Ghana, she is expected to attend the state funeral of the country’s late president John Atta Mills.
My heavens, she has to be tired. God Speed Madame Secretary no one could ever replace you. You are the Best.
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Well, Kenya was pretty challenging dealing with those officials on the elections both in Kenya and Somalia, but she looked like she had a ton of fun in Malawi – a totally cute stop on this trip!
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The poor thing must be pooped out, but she looks so cheerful when she’s with the regular folks and they respond in kind.
Bautiful pic.
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