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United States Elections

Biden’s unravelling Trump’s ‘America First’ may offer Africa a reprieve
Africa
/ 23 January 2021

Biden’s unravelling Trump’s ‘America First’ may offer Africa a reprieve

The 46th president of the United States is ushering in a new foreign policy based on multilateralism

By Adewale Aderemi
The US election problem is over, but the coronavirus lingers
Coronavirus
/ 12 November 2020

The US election problem is over, but the coronavirus lingers

Ending the lockdown is a policy both Trump and Biden voters could agree on

By Charles R Stith
A Biden win isn’t necessarily a win for the rest of us
World
/ 5 November 2020

A Biden win isn’t necessarily a win for the rest of us

Much like there was an overwhelming euphoria that gripped many Zimbabweans when they finally said asante sana to Robert Mugabe, Trump’s removal won’t change the colour of America’s fabric too drastically

By M&G newsroom
America’s democracy is broken. What does that mean for us?
Opinion
/ 5 November 2020

America’s democracy is broken. What does that mean for us?

Many African countries modelled their political system on the United States. But given the flaws in the model, it may be time to reconsider

By Sithembile Mbete
A Q&A with a historian of presidential polls
Opinion
/ 5 November 2020

A Q&A with a historian of presidential polls

W. Joseph Campbell provides a critical perspective on 2020’s election polling

By W. Joseph Campbell
‘Not my president!’
Article
/ 11 November 2016

‘Not my president!’

Disappointed United States demonstrators protested Donald Trump’s victory.

By Reuters
From aid to trade, turbulence awaits
Article
/ 11 November 2016

From aid to trade, turbulence awaits

As Trump takes the US’s gaze inward, Africa could be rocked by loss of market access and healthcare funding

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Zachary Donnenfeld, Howard Schneider and
Editorial: Not everyone in US is mad
Article
/ 11 November 2016

Editorial: Not everyone in US is mad

Only a quarter of the US’s active citizenry supports president-elect Trump, and many may do so only provisionally.

By Editorial
Note from the pros: Grab them by the purse strings
Article
/ 11 November 2016

Note from the pros: Grab them by the purse strings

Some handy tips for the American president-elect from the people in the know.

By Editorial
As controversy around their candidate continues, Dump-Trump Republicans mull Clinton
Article
/ 5 August 2016

As controversy around their candidate continues, Dump-Trump Republicans mull Clinton

The Republican nominee carries on stumbling from one gaffe to another and high-profile party officials are defecting.

By Michael Mathes
Hiccup for Hillary as cracks show
Article
/ 11 February 2016

Hiccup for Hillary as cracks show

She may seem the most electable Democratic hopeful, but can voters be persuaded to trust her?

By Suzanne Goldenberg
Right-wing US states feel the Bern
Article
/ 23 July 2015

Right-wing US states feel the Bern

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders says there is no reason for the Democrats to give up on Republican strongholds.

By Tom Dart
Donald can trump other campaign ads on TV
Analysis
/ 9 July 2015

Donald can trump other campaign ads on TV

Trump enjoys key advantages under federal communications law, which gives his campaigns special privileges over all other potential TV advertisers.

By Staff Reporter
Two conventions, two Americas. Seldom has the divide been greater
Article
/ 9 September 2012

Two conventions, two Americas. Seldom has the divide been greater

Witnessing both conferences is to see anger from the Republicans and abiding hope from the Democrats.

By Staff Reporter
Marco Rubio vs Julian Castro: The battle for 50m Hispanic votes
Article
/ 9 September 2012

Marco Rubio vs Julian Castro: The battle for 50m Hispanic votes

Democrat mayor and Republican senator symbolise the divide between left and right in the Hispanic demographic.

By Guardian Reporter
Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada
Article
/ 5 February 2012

Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.

By Michael Thurston
Republican presidential potentials to debate
Article
/ 7 January 2012

Republican presidential potentials to debate

Frontrunner Mitt Romney and rivals for the Republican presidential nomination will face off in a high-stakes debate ahead of New Hampshire’s primary.

By Olivier Knox
Struggling Pawlenty exits White House race
Article
/ 14 August 2011

Struggling Pawlenty exits White House race

Tim Pawlenty has dropped out of the 2012 US presidential race — a day after a disappointing showing in an early test of strength among his party.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 January 2009

Web alive with all things Obama

The web was alive with all things Obama ahead of his inauguration in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, as thousands made use of Twitter.

By Natalya Zinets and Maria Golovnina
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Analysis
/ 20 November 2008

A new politics of the people

The crowds Obama drew gave a glimpse of how Americans can come together for change.

By Douglas Foster and Comment Author
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Article
/ 18 November 2008

Obama, McCain pledge to work together on reform

US president-elect Barack Obama and vanquished rival John McCain met on Monday for the first time since the November 4 election.

By Jeff Mason and Caren Bohan
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Article
/ 17 November 2008

It’s OK: Obama can care for poor kids as well as his own

Of all the charges hurled at liberalism in America since the 1970s, few have proven as potent as the allegation of ”liberal hypocrisy”.

By Michael Tomasky
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Article
/ 17 November 2008

My dearest Comrade Barack –

(Note to postman, in case the inauguration is fast- tracked please forward this letter to the White House in Washington)

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 November 2008

Obama as role model for black youth? Not so fast

The election of the first black president in US history should send a powerful signal to young black Americans: If Barack Obama made it, so can you.

By Matthew Bigg
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Article
/ 10 November 2008

Quiet days for leader not gone but already forgotten

When George Bush acts as host to Barack and Michelle Obama on a visit to the White House on Monday, it will be an increasingly rare event.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 November 2008

‘There are a lot of open arms for Palin’

Sarah Palin’s supporters want her to run for president, but to millions of others she is an embarrassing joke.

By Ed Pilkington
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Article
/ 10 November 2008

Showing the new tenants the ropes: Dignity and disdain

When Bush and Obama meet at the White House on Monday for the ”psychological transfer” between them, the moment has potential for awkwardness.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 November 2008

Barack and Michelle: A Chicago love story

At 8 o’clock last Monday morning, the day before he was to become president elect, learned that the woman who had raised him was dead.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 November 2008

A shower of meteors for Obama

As US election day approached, both presidential candidates were given a CIA briefing, sketching out the shape of the world the winner would inherit.

By Julian Borger
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Article
/ 9 November 2008

Barack’s popularity balloons

The Troyeville Hotel heaved with party people on Wednesday night as hundreds turned up to celebrate Barack Obama’s White House win.

By Charlotte Bauer
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Article
/ 8 November 2008

The best of times, the worst of times — and the silliest

”I wish you would make up your mind, Mr Dickens. Was it the best of times or was it the worst of times? It could scarcely have been both.”

By Michael Tomasky
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Article
/ 8 November 2008

The day that changed the world

US citizen Tanya Pampalone headed to the Hyatt hotel to watch, wait and finally weep as Barack Obama triumphed.

By Tanya Pampalone
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