Congo Seeks US$24.8 Billion Budget
Congo's prime minister asked lawmakers on 29 October for a US$24.8 billion 2027 budget, with about US$6.1 billion for security...
October 30, 2026Section
Economy
Peru Upgrades China Trade Deal on 1 November
Peru's upgraded free trade pact with China takes effect Sunday 1 November 2026, adding 5 chapters. China took 35% of...
October 30, 2026
US Loan Meets Chinese Rail in Tanzania
Tanzania and Angola want to connect the US-backed Lobito Corridor to TAZARA, a line a Chinese firm will rebuild for...
October 30, 2026
Moody’s Cuts Senegal to Ca on Bond Losses
Moody's cut Senegal's foreign-currency rating to Ca on 29 October as the budget fight with its Assembly drags on and...
October 30, 2026
Panama Assembly Advances US$35.1B Budget
Panama's Assembly passed a US$35.1 billion 2027 budget on 29 October and widened a US$1 million purchasing exception; a final...
October 30, 2026
Ghana’s 20% Graft Claim Is Unproven
The claim that corruption takes 20% of Ghana's budget is not in Transparency International's index; 2025 audits list US$660 million...
October 30, 2026
Gabon’s Leader Sets Road Builders a Deadline
Gabon's president told road builders on 28 October to speed up and wants projects done before 2030, but named no...
October 30, 2026
Safaricom Refunds M-Pesa Customers
Safaricom archives M-Pesa accounts after 90 days of inactivity and sends unclaimed money to the state after two years, its...
October 30, 2026
US Drops South Africa From G20 Invites
The US summit list for the G20 leaders' meeting in Miami on 14 and 15 December leaves out South Africa...
October 30, 2026