2024 US Elections Stories

Kamala Harris concedes US presidential election to Trump but vows to fight on
Reuters  |  Nov 07, 2024

Harris said she had called Trump, congratulated him on his triumph in Tuesday's presidential election and promised to engage in a peaceful transfer of...

US Stocks surge to record highs as Trump returns to presidency
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

The central bank is widely expected to ease the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.

Donald Trump elected US President in stunning comeback
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

Trump swept away challengers inside his Republican Party and then beat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris by capitalising on voter concerns about high...

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed becomes first African leader to congratulate Trump
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed became the first African president to congratulation Trump even before the official results are declared.

Trump claims 'powerful mandate' after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

Trump went into Election Day with a 50-50 chance of reclaiming the White House, a remarkable turnaround from January 6, 2021, when many pundits pronou...

Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi makes history after winning US elections seat
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2024

"I stand here as the first Kenyan-born person ever elected in the U.S. This victory belongs to all of us; it is a testament to the resilience and stre...

Trump takes lead in US election but battleground states too close to call
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

With Trump projected to win North Carolina and Georgia, Harris' clearest path to victory remained through the "Blue Wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania an...

Why return to power of Donald Trump will be a dreadful outcome for Iran
Reuters  |  Nov 03, 2024

Potential change in US leadership could have far-reaching implications for the Middle East balance of power.

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