The day I was proud to be American

It wasn't easy. I didn't get my absentee ballot in time so I called the consulate in Johannesburg to see what I could do.

Reviving the American dream

Not long ago it was fashionable to say that American elections didn't matter much to the rest of the world. After eight years of George W Bush...

More than a battle of t-shirts

There might be little to choose for Africa between an Obama and a McCain presidency, but their differences on women’s rights do matter.

Going down Obama boulevard

Obama's appeal rivals soccer in Uganda – and he’s had at least one road named after him.

Bo Town celebrates

Sierra Leonean support for Obama transcends age and religious differences, writes Olusegun Ogundeji.

Ability over skin colour

"Obama represents the unity of humanity. Dare I say it? This is a man who might go down in history as 'Barack the Great'.’’

Movies in Madagascar

“We are longing to have Obama shirts or any kinds of things about him,” says Jeannine Ralaitafika, who sells shirts in Antananarivo.

The legitimate triumph of an average man

Manyo Benard reports on how “Obamania” has gripped Cameroon.

Of puritans and Palin's underthings

Lev David: This one's about why I think Sarah Palin deserves a place on the world stage, no matter the result of the United States Presidential Race.

The revolution goes high-tech

Technology provides voters with a platform to move beyond historical loyalties.

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