Hackers are consistently coming up with ways of accessing the devices of people and companies, despite the proliferation of security software.
US president says move essential to restore "public trust" but fuels concerns about integrity of Clinton emails inquiry.
The United States president’s successor, Republican Donald Trump, will be sworn into office on January 20.
US President Barack Obama ordered intelligence agencies to review foreign intervention into the election and deliver a report before he leaves office.
As for what Trump’s presidency will actually mean for women in the long term: it’s too soon to tell.
Right-wing populism is gaining fertile ground in Europe, preying on the fears of ordinary citizens who feel excluded by ‘establishment politics’.
The 2016 election defied conventional wisdom from start to finish; it is probably a safe bet that the Trump presidency will be just as unpredictable.
The US presidential candidates have been focused on winning the minds and hearts of Americans, but they also have a couple of thoughts on SA.
The academic believes the Democratic candidate will win the US election and slammed Republican candidate Donald Trump as racist and xenophobic.
Trump’s recent pronouncement that he might not accept the outcome has led many to ask whether he poses a threat to democracy.
Trump’s campaign is still a one man show and swing state Ohio brings no support from prominent Republican leaders.
Reproductive healthcare organisation Planned Parenthood distributed condoms at a Trump rally, while Clinton brought out Jay-Z and Beyonce at hers.
Investigators have also asked Democratic Party officials to provide copies of other suspected faked documents that have been circulating.
There’s less than a week until Americans vote for their next president.
The Donald’s dishonesty earns his entire campaign ‘2015 Lie of the Year’ by fact-checking organisation.
It remains unclear, however, whether investigators can finish their work before election day, the New York Times reported.
Clinton calls on FBI to release all information immediately as Trump tries to capitalise with election day imminent.
The Republican feels restoring traditional industries will ‘make America great again’, while the Democrat envisions an environmentally-friendly US.
Trump had one last chance at a debate to reach out to the undecided voters he badly needs to keep his campaign viable. He passed on the opportunity.
In an emotional plea, Obama asked voters to reject Donald Trump for the sake of children and future generations.
The US has one of the most expensive higher education systems in the world.
A defiant Donald Trump on Sunday said Hillary Clinton would go to jail if he were president.
Tim Kaine and Mike Pence are experienced politicians but little known to many American voters.
Assange, however, denies the planned leak is a personal attack against US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
The reforms in the pipeline cannot stop countries from offering attractive corporate tax rates to attract investors.
Markets have judged Hillary Clinton to have won the first of three US presidential debates against rival Donald Trump.
Each accuses the other of distortions, falsehoods while Asian shares rise – suggesting investors see Clinton winning.
What lessons for democracy in Africa the Trump and Clinton campaigns may hold.
Trump suggests gun rights supporters could stop Hillary Clinton, remarks considered by US media as a hint to assassinate her.
The Republican nominee carries on stumbling from one gaffe to another and high-profile party officials are defecting.
US president ignites a spirit of patriotism in his endorsement of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
President Barack Obama painted an optimistic picture of America’s future and offered full-throated support for Hillary Clinton.