November 07
Africa: Trump Shocks Critics, Returns to White House
Leadership
Donald John Trump is returning to the White House after a historic victory in the keenly contested US Presidential election on Tuesday, November 5. Read more »
Africa: Trump Vows to Lead 'Golden Age of America'
Leadership
US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to lead the "golden age of America" after he emerged victorious in the contested election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's… Read more »
Africa: Bitcoin Hits All-Time High As U.S. Election Results Drive Volatility
Daba Finance
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Africa: Unusual Reasons Africa Wanted Trump to Win, By Azu Ishiekwene [opinion]
Premium Times
I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would loosen regulations and protect them and their… Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Says She Serves At President's Request and Will Continue Her Duties
Capital FM
The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has addressed growing calls from a section of Kenyans urging the incoming administration to recall her back to Washington over… Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Congratulates Trump On Election Victory
Radio Dalsan
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following provisional results indicating his victory in the U.S. presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, World Leaders Congratulate Trump On Election Victory
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu and other top world leaders have congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States of America. Read more »
Africa: Enter President Donald Trump II [column]
This Day
During a brief meeting between father and son, the late President John Kennedy reportedly asked: "Dad, can you lend me some money?" Seeing the look of disapproval from his father… Read more »
November 06
Africa: African Presidents Congratulate Trump On U.S. Election Victory
VOA
Donald Trump's victory over Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the news cycle across Africa on Wednesday, with coverage reflecting the anxiety being felt… Read more »
Africa: What to Expect On Immigration Under a New Trump Administration
VOA
President-elect Donald Trump put immigration at the front of his campaign agenda, pledging to bring what he calls "unprecedented order" to the southern border and launch the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Congratulates Trump On Election Victory, Pledges Enhanced Kenya-U.S. Relations
Capital FM
President William Ruto has congratulated Donald Trump following his victory in the U.S. presidential election, in which he defeated Democratic contender Kamala Harris. Read more »
Africa: Trump Win Could Jeopardise Agoa Renewal, Putting Africa At a Crossroads
Business Day Africa
A potential victory for former U.S. President Donald Trump in this election could leave African countries at a critical moment, as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is… Read more »
Nigeria: 'President Trump's Win Powerful Message of Hope, Not Just for Americans' - Ogun Governorship Candidate
Vanguard
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Somalia: U.S. Forgives $1.14 Billion Debt to Somalia's Economic Recovery
Radio Dalsan
In a move to bolster Somalia's economic recovery and stability, the United States has forgiven $1.14 billion in debt owed by Somalia. The debt cancellation, announced by US… Read more »
Africa: What Trump's Victory Means for You, the World and South Africa - Seven Takes From Daily Maverick Writers
Daily Maverick
Donald Trump's shocking reelection will have severe consequences for the global political order and economy. What will it mean and how will it affect South Africa? Daily Maverick… Read more »
Uganda: The U.S. Elections - Observations and Lessons for Uganda's Democratic Future
Nile Post
As the world watches U.S. elections unfold, the influence of various factors on American voters offers critical insights, not only for other democracies but particularly for Uganda… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Man Convicted of Theft in U.S. Emerged Traditional Ruler in Nigeria
Premium Times
The Nigerian man was convicted of theft at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in the US in April 1997, according to court documents obtained by PREMIUM… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Your Victory Shows Confidence Americans Have in You', Tinubu Hails Trump
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Read more »
Africa: Panel Weighs in On Trump's Election Victory and What It Means for America, South Africa, Africa and the World
Daily Maverick
In a Daily Maverick webinar about the US 2024 election, a panel of experts examined what happened, why it happened and what it might mean for the US, South Africa and the world. Read more »
Africa: America Chooses a New Role in the World [analysis]
Chatham House
Donald Trump's election victory will bring immediate costs for US allies, says Bronwen Maddox, and will remake the map of American partnership. Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks With U.S. President-Elect Trump
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with the elected U.S. President, This evening, on Wednesday 6/11/2024 Donald J. Trump, to congratulate him on winning the U.S.… Read more »
Kenya: A U.S. Election Watch Party in Kenya, Excitement At First, Followed By Disappointment
VOA
In a vibrant Nairobi community center, American citizens living in Kenya gathered with palpable excitement early Wednesday to watch the U.S. election results unfold. The atmosphere… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates Trump, Looks Forward to Win-Win Relations
New Times
President Paul Kagame on November 6 congratulated Donald Trump on winning the 2024 United States presidential elections. Read more »
Africa: Bipartisan Cooperation Is Vital for Effective Transitional Justice in the U.S. [analysis]
ISS
The US can draw insights from Africa and other regions to transform its fragmented efforts into a national transitional justice process. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnpp's Ajadi Congratulates Trump, Predicts Global Stability Under His Leadership
Daily Trust
Ogun State's 2023 New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) governorship candidate and South West chieftain, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, extended warm congratulations to newly… Read more »
