Biden’s unravelling Trump’s ‘America First’ may offer Africa a reprieve
The 46th president of the United States is ushering in a new foreign policy based on multilateralism
United States Elections
The US election problem is over, but the coronavirus lingers
Ending the lockdown is a policy both Trump and Biden voters could agree on
A Biden win isn’t necessarily a win for the rest of us
Much like there was an overwhelming euphoria that gripped many Zimbabweans when they finally said asante sana to Robert Mugabe, Trump’s removal won’t change the colour of America’s fabric too drastically
America’s democracy is broken. What does that mean for us?
Many African countries modelled their political system on the United States. But given the flaws in the model, it may be time to reconsider
A Q&A with a historian of presidential polls
W. Joseph Campbell provides a critical perspective on 2020’s election polling
‘Not my president!’
Disappointed United States demonstrators protested Donald Trump’s victory.
From aid to trade, turbulence awaits
As Trump takes the US’s gaze inward, Africa could be rocked by loss of market access and healthcare funding
Editorial: Not everyone in US is mad
Only a quarter of the US’s active citizenry supports president-elect Trump, and many may do so only provisionally.
Note from the pros: Grab them by the purse strings
Some handy tips for the American president-elect from the people in the know.
As controversy around their candidate continues, Dump-Trump Republicans mull Clinton
The Republican nominee carries on stumbling from one gaffe to another and high-profile party officials are defecting.
Hiccup for Hillary as cracks show
She may seem the most electable Democratic hopeful, but can voters be persuaded to trust her?
Right-wing US states feel the Bern
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders says there is no reason for the Democrats to give up on Republican strongholds.
Donald can trump other campaign ads on TV
Trump enjoys key advantages under federal communications law, which gives his campaigns special privileges over all other potential TV advertisers.
Two conventions, two Americas. Seldom has the divide been greater
Witnessing both conferences is to see anger from the Republicans and abiding hope from the Democrats.
Marco Rubio vs Julian Castro: The battle for 50m Hispanic votes
Democrat mayor and Republican senator symbolise the divide between left and right in the Hispanic demographic.
Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada
Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.
Republican presidential potentials to debate
Frontrunner Mitt Romney and rivals for the Republican presidential nomination will face off in a high-stakes debate ahead of New Hampshire’s primary.
Struggling Pawlenty exits White House race
Tim Pawlenty has dropped out of the 2012 US presidential race — a day after a disappointing showing in an early test of strength among his party.
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Web alive with all things Obama
The web was alive with all things Obama ahead of his inauguration in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, as thousands made use of Twitter.
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A new politics of the people
The crowds Obama drew gave a glimpse of how Americans can come together for change.
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Obama, McCain pledge to work together on reform
US president-elect Barack Obama and vanquished rival John McCain met on Monday for the first time since the November 4 election.
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It’s OK: Obama can care for poor kids as well as his own
Of all the charges hurled at liberalism in America since the 1970s, few have proven as potent as the allegation of ”liberal hypocrisy”.
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My dearest Comrade Barack –
(Note to postman, in case the inauguration is fast- tracked please forward this letter to the White House in Washington)
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Obama as role model for black youth? Not so fast
The election of the first black president in US history should send a powerful signal to young black Americans: If Barack Obama made it, so can you.
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Quiet days for leader not gone but already forgotten
When George Bush acts as host to Barack and Michelle Obama on a visit to the White House on Monday, it will be an increasingly rare event.
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‘There are a lot of open arms for Palin’
Sarah Palin’s supporters want her to run for president, but to millions of others she is an embarrassing joke.
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Showing the new tenants the ropes: Dignity and disdain
When Bush and Obama meet at the White House on Monday for the ”psychological transfer” between them, the moment has potential for awkwardness.
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Barack and Michelle: A Chicago love story
At 8 o’clock last Monday morning, the day before he was to become president elect, learned that the woman who had raised him was dead.
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A shower of meteors for Obama
As US election day approached, both presidential candidates were given a CIA briefing, sketching out the shape of the world the winner would inherit.
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Barack’s popularity balloons
The Troyeville Hotel heaved with party people on Wednesday night as hundreds turned up to celebrate Barack Obama’s White House win.
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The best of times, the worst of times — and the silliest
”I wish you would make up your mind, Mr Dickens. Was it the best of times or was it the worst of times? It could scarcely have been both.”
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The day that changed the world
US citizen Tanya Pampalone headed to the Hyatt hotel to watch, wait and finally weep as Barack Obama triumphed.
