Africa reacts to Trump victory

Americans have elected as their 45th president businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump. Up against Hillary Clinton, Trump recast Ronald Reagan’s promise to make America great again. At age 70 Trump is the oldest person to be elected president of America.

Despite multiple scandals including allegations of sexual assault, Trump has managed to convince Americans that he is the right man for the job.

On 20 January 2017, the president-elect will place his hand on the bible and take the Oath of Office at noon. With regards to the White House, the sitting president and his spouse will host the incoming First Couple for tea before the ceremony. About six hours later, the new First Family moves in.

In his speech, Trump called on Americans to unite. He also congratulated Clinton on her campaign and confirmed that Clinton had called him early Wednesday to concede defeat and congratulate him.

Trump makes history as a political outsider who promised to “drain the swamp” of Washington.

Africans had this to say on social media:

Trump taking over from Obama – Orange is officially the new black in the White House. #ElectionNight #USElections2016

— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) November 9, 2016

Trump's victory in Pennsylvania gives him 264 electoral votes. It takes 270 to win https://t.co/RixoDHsNM2 #USElections2016 #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/kH2eIsF3R1

— News24 🇿🇦 (@News24) November 9, 2016

https://twitter.com/ChristoThurston/status/796267788788781056

The last time America had a disastrous president, we had a great economy in South Africa, maybe a Trump presidency is not so bad 😄

— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 9, 2016

Markets react to Donald Trump win:
– Asia shares plummet
– European stocks plunge
– Mexican peso falls#USElections2016 #Hillary #Trump

— Rosemary Ajuka-LeCroy (@rosemaryajukaL) November 9, 2016

Debates don't win elections, Votes do…#TrumpInTheAir #USElections2016

— Bọ̀rọ̀kìnní Àdúgbò (@SirMicpet) November 9, 2016

Don't you just love Naija? We may not be in the US, but we can arrange our own. #USElections2016 #Nigeria 😂 pic.twitter.com/uD19TvpAMG

— AgentBlancovic (@blancbeatz) November 8, 2016

#USElections2016: It is time for us to come together as one united people. I pledge that I will be president to all Americans – Trump"

— Revolutionary Jaycee (@meetBYAFRIQ) November 9, 2016

Congratulations America, you played yourselves. #ItCameToPass #TrumpWins #USElections2016 pic.twitter.com/zYLrO1syWZ

— Jacktone Ombuya Askari (@Jack_Tone69) November 9, 2016

#Trump wins #USElections2016 #First100Days pledges. #RevampEconomy #ReviseObamaCare among others #GodBlessAmerica

— Kidzz Venture Kenya (@KidzzKenya) November 9, 2016

Well its official, good bye America #USElections2016 #ElectionDay #Electionnight

— Moori Njogu (@MooriNjogu) November 9, 2016

We will now review all the crazy thing that Donald Trump has done. So here is a thread on the incoming American President

— #enthuse (@enthusemag) November 9, 2016

Donald Trump elected US president.

— . (@DailyNewsZim1) November 9, 2016

Thanks to the prediction of Trump winning the US Election the Bond Note is now stronger than the US Dollar! #OnlyInZim #BondNotes #Tajamuka

— Comrade (@ComradeFatsooo) November 9, 2016

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