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What does Obama mean for SA?

The US Ambassador believes it's too soon to say what Barack Obama will mean for South Africa, but says he'll be hard-pressed to improve George W Bush's record.

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No Obama Cabinet details

2008-11-10 20:50

US President-elect Barack Obama will not make any Cabinet announcements this week, a spokesperson says.

Obama could include Republicans

2008-11-09 21:18

President-elect Barack Obama's incoming administration could include Republicans, or even some members of the current Cabinet, a top transition aide says.

Key events in Obama's life

2008-11-08 20:53

Here is a timeline of key events in the life of Barack Obama.

44 sheep sacrificed for Obama

2008-11-07 22:19

Residents of a mainly Kurdish village in southeastern Turkey have sacrificed 44 sheep to celebrate the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.

 

Obama speaks with world leaders

2008-11-07 10:04

President-elect Barack Obama has accepted congratulations from nine presidents and prime ministers, returning calls from world leaders who reached out after his victory.

Italian PM likes Obama's 'tan'

2008-11-06 22:34

Italy's famously impolitic Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has described US President-elect Barack Obama as young, handsome and even tanned .

Russian papers snub Obama win

2008-11-06 12:11

Russian newspapers have paid scant attention to Barack Obama's victory, focusing on a speech by their president.

Obama safety a major challenge

2008-11-06 07:58

Barack Obama has made history by becoming the first black US president-elect, but security agents now face major challenges in protecting him.

Obama won 52% of popular vote

2008-11-05 22:25

Democrat Barack Obama has won the popular vote by a six-point margin of 52 to 46% from vanquished Republican rival John McCain.

Obama takes time out

2008-11-05 21:28

Barack Obama began his first full day as president-elect with the simple pleasure of having breakfast with his daughters.

Kenya declares 'Obama Day'

2008-11-05 18:41

Scenes of jubilation have erupted all over Africa as Barack Obama won the US election -Kenya has even declared a national holiday.

Obama 'happens to be black'

2008-11-05 14:43

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell is calling Barack Obama's election historic and says he'll be a president for all Americans.

World leaders look to Obama

2008-11-05 13:12

World leaders have drawn up demands to put to Barack Obama and quickly expressed a desire to see his promise of change.

Obama readies transition team

2008-11-05 12:31

Months before Tuesday's election, Barack Obama was already secretly planning for taking on the nation's top job, transitioning his political campaign into a governing machine.

Obama not seen abandoning Iraq

2008-11-05 11:09

Iraq has ruled out a quick disengagement policy by Washington in the country following Barack Obama's victory.

Obama win 'resounding'

2008-11-05 10:44

There's no set definition for what constitutes a landslide, but Barack Obama's resounding electoral victory seems to fit the bill.

Africa is proud of Obama

2008-11-05 09:07

Barack Obama's historic win as first black US president inspires pride among Africans, but analysts say it will not translate into concrete US policy changes to benefit the continent.

Best wishes for Obama, Biden

2008-11-05 09:05

President George W Bush and vice president Dick Cheney have both congratulated Barack Obama and his running mate Joe Biden.

Climate talks: Obama offers hope

2008-11-05 08:16

One of Barack Obama's first tasks will be to lead the United States back into the heart of the global debate on climate change.

Motlanthe congratulates Obama

2008-11-05 08:15

President Kgalema Motlanthe has congratulated US president elect Barack Obama on his victory as the first black president of the most powerful country in the world.

Obama surfs web to White House

2008-11-05 07:47

Did Barack Obama's MySpace and Facebook friends help put him in the White House? Did he Twitter his way to the top?

Bush congratulates Obama

2008-11-05 06:40

US President George W Bush has telephoned Democrat Barack Obama to congratulate him on his awesome night .

Obama wins US election

2008-11-05 06:03

Americans have elected Barack Obama as their first black president, handing him an historic victory over John McCain.

Hispanics, blacks pick Obama

2008-11-05 05:03

Barack Obama has taken the votes of women, blacks and Hispanics, while John McCain won the favour of white voters.

Obama wins crucial state of Ohio

2008-11-05 04:37

Barack Obama has won the battleground state of Ohio in another devastating blow to rival John McCain.

Obama lands huge early blow

2008-11-05 04:08

Barack Obama has taken a huge step towards becoming the first black US president as TV networks projected he would win Pennsylvania.

Obama shoots some hoops

2008-11-05 03:28

Barack Obama has eased the tension of election day with a game of basketball at a gym in Chicago. It was unclear who his opponents were.

 

Obama's choice a shift in tone?

2008-11-07 08:04

Barack Obama is signalling a shift in tactics and temperament as he moves from candidate to president-elect, picking sharp-elbowed Washington insiders for top posts.

Court to test Obama's talents

2008-11-06 17:04

Barack Obama may have the chance to appoint two judges to the Supreme Court, giving him an opportunity to make a further lasting mark.

Daunting problems await Obama

2008-11-06 09:45

President-elect Barack Obama has barely had time to savour his victory before getting a sobering look at some of the problems he will inherit.

UN chief sees new era with Obama

2008-11-06 07:55

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has called Barack Obama's victory a unique chance to usher in a new era of American cooperation with the rest of the world.

Pope congratulates Obama

2008-11-05 21:28

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a telegram of congratulations to Barack Obama to hail the historic occasion of his election as US president.

Rice 'very proud' of Obama

2008-11-05 19:48

An emotional Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says that as an African-American she is especially proud that Barack Obama has been elected the first black US president.

Obama win = Bush defeat

2008-11-05 18:01

Iranians have welcomed Barack Obama's victory as the next US president as a triumph over the unpopular policies of President George W Bush.

World parties as Obama wins

2008-11-05 14:09

Supporters of Barack Obama have erupted into song and dance in bars from Australia and the UK, China and Europe.

Mandela congratulates Obama

2008-11-05 12:49

South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, says the election of America's first black president is a symbol of hope.

Obama ship faces perilous waters

2008-11-05 11:16

Now comes the hard part as President-elect Barack Obama sails into a perfect storm of economic crisis and war.

Barack to pick team Obama

2008-11-05 11:09

As he finalises his cabinet picks, president-elect Barack Obama is likely to draw on a deep bench of Democratic grandees who hark back to the stability and prosperity of Bill Clinton's time.

Virtual world celebrates Obama

2008-11-05 09:13

Images and sentiments from US celebrations began pouring in on the internet, just moments after Barack Obama clinched the presidential election.

Obama cheers its namesake

2008-11-05 09:06

With hula dancers, ecstatic chanting and some rock 'n' roll, a Japanese town named Obama has rejoiced as its accidental namesake was elected president of the US.

SPEECH: Obama wins

2008-11-05 08:25

Watch and read the full text of Barack Obama's victory speech in Chicago.

Obama's relatives ecstatic

2008-11-05 08:15

Barack Obama's family in the Kenyan village of Kogelo have erupted in cheers, singing We are going to the White House!

New puppy for Obama's kids

2008-11-05 08:14

Barack Obama's historic election victory has yielded a special bonus for his two daughters Malia and Sasha.

Obama supporters weep with joy

2008-11-05 06:49

Cheering, screaming and weeping with joy, an estimated 50 000 Barack Obama supporters have welcomed his election.

Obama makes history

2008-11-05 06:10

Americans have elected Barack Obama as their first black president in a transformational election which will reshape US politics.

Obama has 202 electoral votes

2008-11-05 05:29

Barack Obama has now added Iowa's seven electoral votes to his total, as he builds on his commanding lead over John McCain.

Obama on verge of presidency

2008-11-05 05:03

Barack Obama stands on the verge of becoming the first black US president, after capturing key states Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Fans swarm into 'Obama-rama'

2008-11-05 04:15

Thousands of people have begun pouring in to Chicago's Grant Park for White House hopeful Barack Obama's election night party.

Virginia may go Obama

2008-11-05 03:28

Buoyed by a surge of support from young voters, Barack Obama could become the first Democrat to capture traditionally Republican Virginia in more than four decades.

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