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Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Friday, Nov. 1, he would “step aside” after his party suffered a resounding defeat in general elections, according to preliminary tallies.   “I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election,” Masisi told reporters at a press conference, adding it had been “a good journey”.   His party, the Botswana Democratic …

The US election could significantly impact financial markets, influencing currencies, stocks, and commodities. Here are some potential market reactions to different election outcomes. ADVERTISEMENT With less than a week to go until the US presidential election, financial markets are anticipating a potential Trump victory. The term “Trump Trade” has gained popularity among investors as his proposed policies – including those …

Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the United States after a presidential race in which voter perceptions of the economy have played a central role. ADVERTISEMENT Friday’s report will include some of the most distorted monthly employment figures in years, with job growth having been held down temporarily in …

BBC Some users on X who spend their days sharing content that includes election misinformation, AI-generated images and unfounded conspiracy theories say they are being paid “thousands of dollars” by the social media site. The BBC identified networks of dozens of accounts that re-share each other’s content multiple times a day – including a mix of true, unfounded, false and …

With just days until the November 5 presidential election, more than 41 million Americans have already cast their ballots through early voting, either in person or by mail.    This significant early turnout is expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.   Historically, Democrats …

A Trump victory could bring sweeping US tariffs, including a 10% levy on EU imports and a hefty 60% on Chinese goods. Analysts warn this protectionist stance could strengthen the dollar while pressuring the euro, pushing the ECB to consider lower rates to support negative effects on growth. ADVERTISEMENT As the US presidential elections approach on 5 November, global financial …

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan opened up about his emotional experience following his 2015 election defeat.   Speaking at the inaugural Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture held in Abuja on Friday, October 25, organized by Daar Communications and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, the event honored the late media mogul Raymond Dokpesi, who passed away in May 2023.   …

Former US President, Donald Trump told rally-goers in the swing state of Nevada that if elected, he will call Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on election night to end the war in Ukraine.   “I’m going to work on that from the day, hopefully the day that we win, which is Nov. 5th, in the evening,” …

With less than two weeks until Election Day in the US, CNBC’s latest national poll finds a margin-of-error presidential contest between Republican contestant Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris both nationally and in key battleground states, with Trump topping her on economic issues and Harris leading on character issues including honesty and the ‘fitness to be president.’   In CNBC’s …

INEC has officially scheduled the Anambra state governorship election for November 8, 2025.   Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), made this announcement during a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Thursday.   Yakubu explained that under Nigeria’s electoral law, notice for elections must be published no later than 360 days before the scheduled …