By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
The US Democratic Party is preparing for a 2028 presidential primary that could bring together many candidates and revive divisions over electoral strategy. Democrats remain divided between a move towards the centre and a more left-wing direction after their midterm election victories, according to France 24 Afrique.
The Republican defeat in the US midterm elections fuels Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes for increased support for Ukraine and stronger transatlantic ties. The Democratic majority in Congress could nevertheless have limited scope given the foreign policy powers retained by Donald Trump, according to France 24 Afrique.
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After the Democrats' large victory in the midterm elections, the Republicans are looking for a strategy to win back voters and appoint a new leader, as Donald Trump becomes a "lame-duck" president. The next presidential election is due in two years, according to France 24.
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Major US, European and Asian technology companies lost $1 trillion in value in one day after Democrats won the US midterm elections. Investors fear a slowdown in artificial intelligence and tougher regulation, with some Democratic candidates opposing data centres, according to France 24.
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Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives, will not lead his party’s caucus in the next Congress. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are positioning themselves to succeed him after the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections, reports Bénin Web TV.
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Two missiles reportedly strike Iran’s Qeshm IslandTwo missiles reportedly struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, in the Suza area, according to semi-official Tasnim news agency. Witnesses cited by IRNA had earlier reported an aircraft flying over the area before the impacts, while Iranian authorities had yet to confirm any possible damage, Leadership reports.The week in Africa
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