By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline
Donald Trump’s administration says it will continue arrests and expulsions of migrants in an irregular situation, without changing its policy after Republican setbacks in the midterm elections. The White House and the US Department of Homeland Security confirmed the continuation of the migration policy, according to statements reported by the BBC and CBS.
Donald Trump acknowledged that his policy of mass deportations of undocumented migrants was “too tough” in an interview with CBS. Under pressure after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, the US president hinted at a possible change in tone on immigration, without announcing concrete measures, reports Le Monde.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Vanguard ·
Trump administration officials and Republicans believe Stephen Miller’s promotion to head the presidential staff will strengthen the White House’s combative line. They particularly expect tougher immigration policy and more tensions with Democratic lawmakers, according to Reuters cited by Business Day.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Business Day (South Africa) ·
The Democrats' victory in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026 deprives Félix Tshisekedi of his main support in Washington, as Congress prepares to investigate the contracts and intermediaries of the Congolese regime. The bet by the DR Congo president on Donald Trump, built on emissaries such as Massad Boulos, is turning into a political dead end, according to Camer.be.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Camer.be ·
Donald Trump says the United States is highly unlikely to order fresh strikes on Iran if talks progress and produce a solid agreement. The US president says Washington has nevertheless identified infrastructure that could be targeted if strikes resume, according to CNN.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Daily Maverick ·
Beijing denies spying allegations involving Jensen Huang associateNvidia has opened an independent investigation after reports accused Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman close to its CEO Jensen Huang, of working for Beijing intelligence. China rejects the allegations as baseless speculation, while the board says it has no evidence of any compromise of Nvidia's secrets or US national security, reports MyJoyOnline.
Nigerian navy seizes 7.48 million litres of stolen oilThe Nigerian Navy arrested 259 suspects and dismantled 168 illegal refining sites between November 2025 and November 2026, recovering more than 7.48 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined products. It also secured nine convictions and seized four vessels, according to figures cited by Punch.The week in Africa
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