As US citizens head to the polls to elect their next president, the world watches closely, aware that the outcome carries far-reaching implications across the globe, including Africa. Many Americans have already cast their votes, with others doing so today, choosing between former Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris—candidates with starkly different approaches to both national and global issues. Trump and Harris Have Already Set the Tone Although neither candidate has focused heavily on US-Africa relations, their positions are clear. During his presidency, Trump sparked controversy by referring to some African nations as “shithole countries” . Notably, he never visited any African country while in office. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff meet with the Oguaa chief Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II and community leaders in Cape Coast. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko In contrast, Harris has visited Ghana, Zambia, and
Sources within the EFCC highlighted the seriousness of the allegations, noting that the former governor remains in detention due to the weight of evidence under review. Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa spent his second night in custody as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intensifies its investigation into allegations of financial misappropriations. Okowa, who was the running mate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 elections, reportedly presented himself to the EFCC’s Port Harcourt office on Monday, November 4, following a summons from the anti-graft agency. Investigators allege that during his time in office, Okowa was involved in the diversion of approximately ₦1.3 trillion in public funds. One investigator stated, “He was also accused of failing to render accounts of the funds as well as another ₦40 billion he allegedly claimed he used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas.” Furthermo