Trump Faces Republican Pressure After Midterm Election Losses

November 5, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing growing pressure from within his Republican Party following midterm election losses that handed Democrats control of Congress. Republicans are calling for changes to his White House team and a rethink of policies on Iran and tariffs, with Vice-President JD Vance blaming the Iranian conflict for the losses. Trump, however, has dismissed the results as a personal setback and shown little willingness to change course. Democrats can now block legislation and launch investigations into his administration

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Russia’s Growing Influence in Africa Faces Economic Scrutiny

Russia’s expanding influence in Africa is facing scrutiny over whether its partnerships are delivering meaningful economic benefits. Analysts say trade between Russia and Africa stands at around 29 billion dollars, below Moscow’s 40-billion-dollar target set in 2019, raising questions about investment, trade and whether ordinary Africans are benefiting from the […]

November 5, 2026

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South Africa Completes Results Capturing in 18 Municipalities

South Africa’s Chief electoral commissioner Sy Mamabolo says results capturing has been completed in 18 municipalities in the Northern, Western and Eastern Cape. He was speaking at the Electoral Commission’s national results operations centre in Midrand, Gauteng. Mamabolo says 35.5-percent of expected results slips have been scanned, while 34.8-percent have […]

November 5, 2026