November 06
Kenya: Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Wins Seat in Minnesota House of Representatives
Capital FM
Kenyan-born Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi has made history by securing a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Read more »
Africa: Trump Pushes Ahead of Harris With Second Swing State Win
Vanguard
Donald Trump pushed closer to victory over Kamala Harris on Wednesday, leaving the Democrat the narrowest of remaining paths to stop him scoring a stunning political comeback in… Read more »
Ethiopia: From Addis to Washington - Ethiopian-Americans Torn Between Trump, Harris in Most Hyped U.S. Election
Addis Standard
In the days leading up to the fiercely contested American election, which resulted in Donald Trump being elected as the 47th president of the United States, discussions at… Read more »
November 05
South Africa: Harris or Trump? South Africa's AGOA Fate Hangs in the Balance [analysis]
African Arguments
Facing Washington's wrath for her perceived anti-US foreign policy positions may not be as catastrophic as previously imagined. Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Urges Political Dialogue Amid 'Growing' Violence in Amhara Region
Addis Standard
The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, raised concerns about "growing violence" in Ethiopia's Amhara region and stressed the need for political dialogue during a phone… Read more »
Africa: World Holds Breath As U.S. Election May Redefine Global Order
Business Day Africa
The world is watching closely as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in a high-stakes election that could shift the global balance of power, with the potential for profound… Read more »
Africa: How Elon Musk, the South African, Brought African Politics to America [opinion]
Capital FM
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, one Africa-born figure stands out. A man who applies distinctly-African political strategies to the American landscape: Elon… Read more »
Sudan: What Would a Trump or Harris Win Mean for Sudan? [opinion]
Dabanga
Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and Donald Trump of the Republican Party are competing to win the current 2024 elections to sit on the Oval Office for the next four years, so… Read more »
Africa: US Elections At a Glance - What You Need to Know If You're in South Africa
Daily Maverick
In this Daily Maverick wrap for readers in South Africa, we gives some pointers, expertise and tips about the US elections Read more »
Africa: £86m of Support Catalysed For Earthshot Solutions as EarthShot Event Takes Place in Cape Town [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Over £86M in value catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions, up from £48M since launch of match-making platform Launchpad Read more »
Africa: US Presidential Poll - Trump, Harris in Dead Heat
Vanguard
Arguably, the United States of America is having one of its keenest presidential elections ever. Ahead of the conclusion of voting, today, former President Donald Trump of the… Read more »
Africa: A Consequential Presidential Election
This Day
The recruitment process is rigorous and transparent Read more »
Nigeria: Global Stock Markets Rise Ahead Today's US Election
Daily Trust
Global stock markets rose and the dollar slid yesterday as investors steel themselves for a coin-toss US presidential election, an interest rate decision and expected Chinese… Read more »
November 04
Africa: COP16 - the World's Largest Meeting to Save Nature Has Ended With No Clear Path Ahead [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Progress at the UN's biodiversity summit, Cop16, in Cali, Colombia, has been slow. Frustratingly so. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Americans Gear Up for U.S. Elections
VOA
Somali Americans in Minnesota last month took part in a town hall involving Democratic and Republican party representatives encouraging them to participate in the 2024 election,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy [document]
State Department
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller: Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Embassy Launches American Corner Mtaani At Kenya National Library
Capital FM
The United States Embassy has launched Sh9 million American Corner Mtaani hub at the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) to support young Kenyan entrepreneurs and start-ups. Read more »
Botswana: Congratulations on Historic Botswana Elections [press release]
State Department
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateNovember 1, 2024 Read more »
November 03
Africa: Post-Election Violence Looms in United States As Washington State Puts National Guard On Standby
This Day
* Intelligence agencies warn of Russian interference in election campaigns Read more »
Nigeria: Canada-Based Nigerian Researcher Champions Sustainable Solutions to Cut Emissions
Vanguard
Dickson Omobola Read more »
Africa: Preparing for the Effect of America's Historic Poll
This Day
No matter who wins the November 5th presidential election in the United States of America, history will be made. If Kamala Harris carries the day, she will become America's first… Read more »
November 02
Africa: Amerikkka On Full Electoral-Historical Display [column]
Daily Maverick
Perhaps the most consequential election in US history will be taking place on 5 November, and its outcome is anyone's guess. Although, if we are being honest, we already know what… Read more »
November 01
Africa: What U.S. Election Results Could Mean for Africa
VOA
Whoever U.S. voters choose as their next president -- former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris -- the election has global implications, with the probability it… Read more »
Africa: Visa Fears for International Students As U.S Vote Nears
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? The number of students from Africa and other nations in U.S. colleges is rising, but the election has raised fears of visa changes Read more »
October 31
South Africa: Bush Radio Launches Cross-Cultural Initiative to Combat Misinformation [press release]
Bush Radio
Bush Radio, South Africa’s pioneering community radio station, has announced an ambitious cross-cultural initiative to strengthen democratic values through cross-cultural… Read more »
