Ethiopian PM sacks top officials as Tigray conflict mounts
Abiy Ahmed fires his army chief and other high aides, as reports of causalities continue to rise in Tigray.
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Amid vote drama, Africans keen to help US with ‘electoral reform’
People in African countries react with mix of 'schadenfreude and horror' at this week's events in the US.
Thai police use water cannon on protesters in Bangkok
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters try to deliver letters about their political grievances to the Thai king.
In Pictures: Indians celebrate Kamala Harris’s US election win
Kamala Harris, 56, is the daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father who both immigrated to the US to study.
Joe Biden ‘no saviour’ of the Palestinians
Palestinians eye restoration of US relations but scepticism abounds that Biden's election win marks a strategic change.
Jordan’s elections explained in 500 words
Elections were first held in 1989 but Parliament's power remains limited with the king choosing the PM and the senate.
Eritrea, Tigray and Ethiopia’s brewing civil war
Fears grow fighting between Ethiopia's federal army and Tigray forces could draw in outside involvement.
Iranian officials react to Biden victory in US presidential race
As politicians in Iran welcomed Donald Trump's defeat, some were sceptical about the prospects of improved relations.
How will a Biden presidency impact NATO and Brexit?
Joe Biden vowed to reverse some of Trump's moves against multilateral agreements like the Paris climate accord.
Azerbaijan says it seized Nagorno-Karabakh’s 2nd-largest city
But Armenian officials were quick to deny the claim that Shusha had been seized.
Trump supporters continue protesting vote count in Arizona
Supporters of Donald Trump in Phoenix propagated a number of conspiracy theories about the US election result.
How will a Biden presidency affect Turkey?
Getting 'tough on Turkey' is a way for Biden to break with Trump’s respect for authoritarian leaders, analysts say.
Thousands gather to hear Biden give victory speech in Wilmington
Biden's supporters say this is 'a moment in history' as first Delawarian president-elect addresses the US.
No comment: Some world leaders silent on Biden win
Several prominent leaders who maintained warm relations with Trump have yet to wish US president-elect congratulations.
US ‘Muslim ban’ set to end ‘on day one’ of Biden presidency
President-elect has pledged to immediately halt travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
Joe Biden acceptance speech: Full transcript
President-elect outlines his policies after winning the US election over incumbent Donald Trump.
‘Only one choice’: Myanmar votes in second democratic election
Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD expected to triumph in Myanmar's second general election since the end of military rule.
US President-elect Biden says win ushers in new era of healing
In first speech since winning US election, Joe Biden promises to govern for all Americans in deeply divided nation.
Biden victory sparks massive celebration in US capital
Thousands throng Washington, DC streets celebrating Joe Biden's election win.
‘I ain’t buying it’: Trump voters protest US election call
Echoing Donald Trump, the president's supporters say they do not believe Joe Biden really won the US elections.