By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Donald Trump made several campaign trips ahead of the US midterm elections, including to Iowa and Kansas. The US president was also due to deliver a final speech in Washington, reports Le Monde.
Days before the 2026 US midterm elections, Donald Trump warned that he could block legislation if Democrats took control of Congress, Le Monde reports. He said he would become “Mr Veto” if Democrats won the vote and secured a majority in either chamber, and said he hoped to avoid that scenario, according to AIB. Le Monde also reports that he mentioned new strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.
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Jun Kajee and David Campbell argue that Donald Trump’s political weakening after the midterm elections could make him more unpredictable on the international stage. The US president would retain considerable room for manoeuvre in foreign policy, according to this opinion piece published on 2 November 2026 by Business Day.
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Democrats and Donald Trump are holding their final rallies ahead of the US midterm elections, a vote that could cost Republicans control of Congress. Democrats hope to retake the House of Representatives and make gains in the Senate, according to IOL.
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Iran refuses to resume nuclear talks under pressure and demands that Washington accept its seven demands unconditionally, Iranian Parliament First Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad said. The position comes as Iranian and Qatari officials continue discussions to revive mediation before the US elections on 3 November, The Zambian Observer reports.
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Donald Tusk calls for approval of Polish constitutional judgesPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is calling on the president to recognise judges elected by Parliament, in order to resolve the crisis at the Constitutional Tribunal. The appointments remain blocked by the head of state, despite efforts since Tusk returned to power in 2023, reports Le Monde.The week in Africa
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