By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
One week before the 3 November midterm elections, the Trump administration is seeking to expand the White House’s role in organising the vote and preparing to challenge the results. The Republican camp is trailing in the polls, according to Le Monde.
The United States is asking several Gulf countries to prepare for a short, intense military campaign against Iran after the 3 November midterm elections. The White House has not confirmed these plans, while saying Donald Trump retains all options, reports the Wall Street Journal.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Provisional results from Israel’s legislative election put Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp on the back foot, without allowing the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot to form a majority. Arab parties made historic gains and could influence coalition negotiations, according to Le Monde.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Le Monde ·
The final version of the US draft resolution provides for extending MINURSO’s mandate until 31 October 2027 and removing its role in organising a referendum. It also calls for a strategic review within six months, which could lead to a gradual reduction in the military component, and provides for registration of refugees in the Tindouf camps, according to Yabiladi.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Yabiladi ·
New exit polls put centrist Gadi Eisenkot level with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli election. Eisenkot, whose bloc was initially projected to lead, said he wanted to form a government and avoid another election, France 24 reports.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Seneweb ·
Jio gains 21% after $3.2 billion stock market debutJio Platforms, the Indian telecommunications and digital services company, gained 21% in its stock market debut after raising $3.2 billion. The offering, 22.19 times oversubscribed and valuing Jio at about $131.9 billion, was India's largest initial public offering, according to market data cited by TechCrunch.
Nigeria's chief justice warns over 2027 election disputesNigeria's Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged judges to remain vigilant over proceedings that could undermine 2027 election disputes. She cited conflicting applications, concealment of related cases and the abusive use of urgent orders at a meeting in Abuja, according to The Chronicle.The week in Africa
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