Thousands Around the Globe Celebrate Obama's Win

Author:
NTV Uganda
Publisher:
NTV Uganda
Publication Date:
8 November 2012
Tags:
Uganda, Governance, United States, Canada and Africa

The 44th President of the U.S.A says he is more determined and inspired than ever about the work he has to do for his country this second term in office. Obama carried a popular vote victory in the key states of Colorado, Ohio, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Virginia. He won with 309 electoral college votes while his Republican contender Mitt Romney got 206 electoral college votes. Obama's acceptance speech was watched by millions around the world. In Uganda, from Tuesday evening, Americans and a host of Ugandans were following events from the Nsambya based American Embassy. America's ambassador to Uganda Scot DeLisi, the chairman of the Uganda electoral commission Badru Kiggundu and many Ugandan politicians were part of the excitement.

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.