HIGHLIGHTS: Obama's speech on Africa in Ghana's capital

(Reuters) - Below are highlights of U.S. President Barack Obama's address to members of Ghana's parliament on Saturday, the main speech of his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president.

U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSHIP

"I see Africa as a fundamental part of our interconnected world -- as partners with America on behalf of the future that we want for all our children. That partnership must be grounded in mutual responsibility

"We must start from the simple premise that Africa's future is up to Africans. I say this knowing full well the tragic past that has sometimes haunted this part of the world. I have the blood of Africa within me, and my family's own story encompasses both the tragedies and triumphs of the larger African story."

GOOD GOVERNANCE

"This is a new moment of promise.

"To realize that promise, we must first recognize a fundamental truth that you have given life to in Ghana: development depends upon good governance. That is the ingredient which has been missing in far too many places, for far too long. That is the change that can unlock Africa's potential. And that is a responsibility that can only be met by Africans.

"In the 21st century, capable, reliable and transparent institutions are the key to success -- strong parliaments and honest police forces; independent judges and journalists; a vibrant private sector and civil society."

DEMOCRACY

"Make no mistake: history is on the side of these brave Africans, and not with those who use coups or change constitutions to stay in power. Africa doesn't need strongmen, it needs strong institutions.

"America will not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation -- the essential truth of democracy is that each nation determines its own destiny. What we will do is increase assistance for responsible individuals and institutions.

"With better governance, I have no doubt that Africa holds the promise of a broader base for prosperity."

TRADE

"America can also do more to promote trade and investment. Wealthy nations must open our doors to goods and services from Africa in a meaningful way."

CLIMATE

"One area that holds out both undeniable peril and extraordinary promise is energy. Africa gives off less greenhouse gas than any other part of the world, but it is the most threatened by climate change.