In the wake of the US presidential election we take a look at the stakes for Africa as a nation that has long dominated international systems decides its course.
Global stock markets rise as US creeps towards election result
Global stock markets have continued their post-election rally, despite the ongoing uncertainty over the outcome of America’s presidential election. Meanwhile, the number of Americans out of a job continues to...
Vote has ‘tested limits’ of American democracy
Results from the US presidential election suggest the country is more divided than ever in recent history. Trevor McCrisken, associate professor of American politics and international studies, Warwick University, says...
IVF: The last chance for Kenya’s white rhinos?
Recently on Focus, we brought you some good news: the story of how Kenya had managed to double its elephant population in the past three decades. But that doesn’t change the grim reality of poaching across Africa...
Biden lead shrinks in Nevada
Americans are waking up for the second day without a presidential election result. As FRANCE 24’s senior reporter Francois Picard reports, the race is tightening in the remaining states to be counted.
In Pennsylvania, Biden closing on Trump with 400,000 votes to count
The day after America’s election, Donald Trump retains a very slim path to victory, while Joe Biden has numerous options. In Pennsylvania, which Trump needs to keep his re-election hopes alive, Biden is fast...