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1. Japan, South Korea stocks fall over 4% as Democrats lead in US midterms Nikkei · 4 Nov 2026
2. Mitsui Chemicals to buy Japan chip material maker JSR for over $8.2bn Nikkei · 4 Nov 2026
3. US midterms: Democrats retake House, gain Senate seats Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   Democrats are projected to take control of the US House of Representatives and have won key Senate seats in the 2026 midterm elections, a setback for Donal Read More: https://punchng.com/us-midterms-democrats-retake-house-gain-senate-seats/

4. All the money said the Republicans and Trump would win. They blew it Nine · 4 Nov 2026

   Ultimately, an avalanche of Republican money couldn’t pull Trump’s most important demographics out of their homes and into the voting booths.

5. Indian Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Kathmandu ahead of Shah’s India visit Kathmandu Post · 4 Nov 2026

   Talks with Nepali officials will cover a proposed economic package, Indian-funded projects and preparations for the prime minister’s visit to New Delhi.

6. Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Pledge to Deepen Military and Strategic Cooperation AllAfrica · 4 Nov 2026

   [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their longstanding military and strategic partnership.

7. Nigeria: Senate Rejects Nigeria Air Project, Urges Govt to Establish National Carrier AllAfrica · 4 Nov 2026

   [This Day] Senate yesterday rejected calls for the revival of contracts awarded for the controversial Nigeria Air project, describing further discussions on the failed national carrier initiative as unproductive.

8. Rwanda: Why Many GBV Survivors Suffer in Silence Rather Than Seek Justice AllAfrica · 4 Nov 2026

   [New Times] Claudine (not her real name) endured years of physical abuse at the hands of her husband, but reporting him to the authorities was never an easy choice.

9. South Africa: Electoral Commission Tightens Security Amid Ballot Disruptions, Arrests and Election Intimidation AllAfrica · 4 Nov 2026

   [Daily Maverick] Ballot storage facilities have been targeted, election materials damaged and arrests made across several provinces, leaving thousands of police and the IEC racing to secure the voting process ahead of Wednesday's polls.

10. Malawi: Malawi's Most Famous Watchdog HRDC Faces Shutdown, Vows to Challenge NGO Authority in Court AllAfrica · 4 Nov 2026

    [Nyasa Times] Malawi's best-known civil society group could lose its legal status after the country's NGO regulator upheld a decision to deregister the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC).