Obama pledges to help raise 5 percent of Africa's population out of poverty

President Obama pledged to help raise 50 million Africans out of poverty during his Tuesday address at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — the equivalent of 5 percent of Africa's population. His speech marked the first time that a sitting American president has addressed the African Union.

"Many Africans are crowded into shantytowns without power or running water — a level of poverty that's an assault on human dignity," Obama said.

Obama also called for African leaders to ensure free and fair democracies and elections in their nations, and to step down when their terms come to an end. He also pressured those in power to put an end to the discrimination of women in education.

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"No one would put out a football team and just play half the team," Obama said. "The same is true when it comes to giving everyone an education. You can't leave half the team off."