Stumped Trump reduces US to a banana republic
His utterances and behaviour are setting a bad example to his African counterparts
05 November 2020 - 18:15
Abidjan/Conakry — For some Africans President Donald Trump’s actions in the aftermath of the US election have given rise to dark humour, while others reacted with dismay or disbelief.
In countries where own recent elections were marred by accusations of cheating and violence, some expressed concern about what signal Trump’s premature declaration of victory, allegations of fraud and flurry of lawsuits might send to their own leaders...
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