Cyril Ramaphosa says US midterm result could "introduce a new era in world relations"

Following the Democratic Party’s success in US midterm voting, officials and political figures in several countries began weighing how the change in Congress might affect commerce, security and fuel costs. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in comments to journalists, portrayed the outcome as significant for dealings between countries and noted that Democrats had secured both the Senate and the House, while saying US voters had made their choice. Other responses included European appeals for the continent to act more independently, warnings that Washington could become more divided, and hopes that the new balance in Congress might influence US policy toward Ukraine, climate issues and other international matters. The election drew attention abroad because of its possible effects on diplomacy and the global economy.