By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Donald Trump said the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections represented a “gigantic step backwards in History” for the United States. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s vote, according to Le Monde.
Donald Trump displayed a red ‘VETO’ cap on his desk as he signed a document after the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections, according to Africanews. The US president, now in the final phase of his term, retains his veto powers and threatens to use them against Democratic legislation.
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Voters in Virginia, Nevada and Missouri confirmed their support for abortion rights in the midterms, while Idaho maintained its ban. About 60% of Americans support abortion, and a Democratic victory in Congress could lead to changes in legislation, according to Le Monde.
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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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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, believes Donald Trump deserved his defeat in the US midterm elections. She criticised his handling of the war in Iran, tariffs and relations with allies, saying this policy was contrary to conservative principles, in an interview with The Independent.
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Cameroonian-born Wilfred Mbah elected in MassachusettsWilfred “Will” Mbah, a politician born in Cameroon, was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the 34th Middlesex District on 3 November 2026. The Democrat will take office in January 2027 after receiving 6,968 votes in Somerville, according to municipal results cited by Mimi Mefo Info.The week in Africa
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