US midterm elections put African aid and trade in focus

A commentator says the November 3 vote will decide control of Congress, which approves foreign aid spending and helps set trade terms with Africa. They point to Washington's announcement that it would end health support for Zimbabwe. The commentator also says South Africa's November 4 local elections will affect municipal services, not immigration policy. A crypto-focused post anticipates a volatile week amid elections, jobs data and tech earnings.