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Harris or Trump – what do the US presidential candidates offer Africa?

Regardless of who wins the coming US presidential election, it is unlikely to change much for African countries, experts say.

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Explainer | 2024 US congressional races: what to expect and how China plays a role

Concerns about Beijing loom in some contests as Democrats seek to hang on to the Senate and Republicans eye expanding their House majority.

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Explainer | How do US ‘swing states’ decide presidential elections?

The seven states where Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump will win – or lose – the White House.

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Explainer | How are votes counted in the US presidential election?

The Post looks at the timeline and issues that may affect the American election result and transition to a new White House administration.

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Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

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Explainer | Who could replace Biden if he drops out of the 2024 US presidential election?

VP Kamala Harris is an obvious choice, but other names floated include Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, Pete Buttigieg – and Michelle Obama.

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Explainer | Replace Biden on the presidential ticket? Why that could be tough

US President Joe Biden’s halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before November.

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US President Joe Biden during a visit to a Waffle House, in Marietta, Georgia, after his debate. Photo: Reuters
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Explainer | ‘Will you shut up, man?’: memorable US presidential debate moments

From Gerald Ford’s catastrophic Soviet gaffe to Ronald Reagan’s witty remark about his age and Joe Biden asking Donald Trump to ‘shut up’. US presidential debates have been funny, vicious and everything in between.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden at their final debate in the 2020 presidential race. File photo: Xinhua
Donald Trump and Joe Biden at their final debate in the 2020 presidential race. File photo: Xinhua
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Explainer | US presidential debate rematch: can Biden perform, Trump stay disciplined?

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Donald Trump is now attempting to win back the White House from the opponent who took it from him. Photo: AP
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Explainer | Super Tuesday: a simple guide to key day of the US elections

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A Trump supporter in Richmond, Virginia. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Explainer: How do US presidential elections work?

Although the election isn’t until November, the process to choose Republican and Democratic nominees officially kicks off in January.

The 2024 US presidential election is likely to be a repeat of 2020, pitting president Joe Biden against former president Donald Trump. Photo: Shutterstock
The 2024 US presidential election is likely to be a repeat of 2020, pitting president Joe Biden against former president Donald Trump. Photo: Shutterstock
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