AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth Africa: The ANC has fallen to a historic low of about 31% in local elections, leaving more than 130 municipalities without a clear majority. Coalition talks now begin, while former president Kgalema Motlanthe says the party must address failing services and President Cyril Ramaphosa urges parties to put communities first. United States: After Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, Donald Trump acknowledged his deportation crackdown may have cost Republicans support. Democrats are threatening investigations into his administration, while Stephen Miller is set to become White House chief of staff. Israel: President Isaac Herzog has asked Benjamin Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after an inconclusive vote. Eisenkot has 28 days to build a coalition, but potential partners disagree over relying on Arab parties. New Zealand: The election remains unsettled as nearly 400,000 special votes await counting; the narrow National-led bloc’s path to a majority is still in question. Melaka: Parties are making their pitches ahead of the Nov. 14 state election, with Pakatan Harapan promising grants for women traders and more childcare centres.
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