Per the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, the following four young leaders will represent Ethiopia at the upcoming White House forum:

Mahlet Eyassu Melkie, 29, Climate Change Activist
Meron Getnet Hailegiorgis, 27, Author
Salsawit Tsega Ketema, 30, Founder, Sel Art Gallery
Yohannes Mezgebe Abay, 35, Vice President, Pan African Youth Union

I have not worked since Obama was elected. I am not saying that it is his fault, but things are not moving quick enough for me. But trust me I am very sympathetic to Obama. I too campaigned for him in the sun, in the rain, in the snow. My memory of Pennsylvania while going door to door: “Get off my damn property before I call the cops”. That was scary. But the day he was elected – I just froze. I could not believe my ears and my eyes when they kept saying President-elect Obama. I was just in total shock. And finally when it hit me that it is indeed real then I cried, cried and cried. It was not really about him per se but what he represented. The irony is that three months later I was laid off from my job. I still have to find one. But after Obama’s election, I am optimistic about life and that anything can happen. But I do feel neglected.

Change Index by AOL NEWS: Obama’s 5 Most Far-Reaching Accomplishments to Date

1. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform)

Of all of the legislation to pass Obama’s desk, no single law engendered as much controversy, nor represented a greater parting with past norms, than health care reform. Signed on March 23, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was meant to expand access to health insurance to millions of Americans. The law mandates that all Americans buy into an insurance pool, and prevents insurers from rejecting patients with pre-existing conditions. Whether the law ultimately has the desired effect of improving overall access and affordability of health care in America, the system itself is poised for an overhaul.

2. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Financial Reform)

As Obama touted Tuesday, the new law signals an end to government bailouts of the financial sector. Now, tighter government oversight will, allegedly, keep a closer eye on Wall Street, and will have the power to simply shut down failing institutions before they threaten to topple the U.S. economy. In addition, new consumer protections that include a cap on fees charged by banks will soon take effect.

3. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)

The so-called stimulus package that Obama signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009, allocated $113.5 billion for the development of alternative energy sources, new forms of mass transit and the retrofitting of buildings to become more energy efficient. Perhaps more than any other aspect of the $789 billion package, the focus on modernization signaled an attempt at nudging the country to a new economic model. The package also significantly added to the national debt.

4. Credit Card Reform Act

Signed on May 21, 2009, the law signaled the Obama administration’s willingness to directly take on banks and credit card companies. It imposed consumer protection restrictions on interest rate and fee hikes. In addition, it limits the kind of marketing credit card companies and banks make to students.

5. Troop Surge in Afghanistan

As he promised as a candidate, Obama has sharply drawn down the number of soldiers fighting in Iraq, while increasing the number sent to Afghanistan. On May 27, Congress voted to fund Obama’s surge to the latter country. While the Afghan war has been under increasing criticism from members of both political parties, the shift of focus has brought with it a host of consequences.

These are major things that Obama said during the 2008 campaign that he wanted to deliver. Deliver he did!

Africa has and continues to have its share of dangerous and sometimes crazy dictators. A good example is Idi Amin Dada, a former British army lieutenant who subsequently styled himself as “His Excellency President for Life Field Marshal Al Hadji Dr. Idi Amin, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular”. Then there was also Mobutu of Congo, who forced all television news channels to precede the evening news by an image of him descending through clouds from the heavens. Central African Republic boasted the “emperor” Jean Bedel Bokassa, who it’s rumoured ate the human flesh of his victims. But perhaps, the scariest of them all is Robert Mugabe, who terrorizes Zimbabwe to this very day. Have your say on which African dictator made the most impact, here: http://www.pollsb.com/polls/poll/2036/choose-your-all-time-favorite-crazy-african-dictator

Jember: Do you think if McCaine and Sara Palin were in charge of the U.S. government, this submit would take place? I think not. You asked Obama: “what have you done for me lately?” Well, he is doing something for you now.

I agree with Ethiopian-Mama, people need to take a chill pill when it comes to this President. Every Dick, Jane and Harry from Africa to Aisa feel Obama owes them something. He may be the most powerful man on the planet, but he can only do so much and he certainly can not satisfy everyone’s appetite. That’s an impossible thing to do. But this upcoming forum with young African leaders from the civil societies and the private sector is a great and progressive program. Go for it U.S.A!

Ethiopian mama for Obama

We got a very smart President, ha? Yeah, were were you for the last 18-months Mr President? What have you done for me lately?

Your comments would make more sense if you post it on Glenn Beck’s website.