Egypt’s Reserves Hit Record US$57.35 Billion
Egypt’s net reserves rose to a record US$57.35 billion in September, up US$7.8 billion in a year. What built the...
October 7, 2026Section
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French Guiana Cocaine Trial Opens in Poitiers
Six people went on trial in Poitiers over an alleged French Guiana cocaine route. Prosecutors seek 4 to 6 years;...
October 7, 2026
Suriname Reports Racist Abuse in Guatemala
Suriname's federation filed a racism complaint with Concacaf after its 1-0 loss in Guatemala City. Concacaf will investigate; Guatemala disputes...
October 7, 2026
Guyana Lawyer Flags Opposition Post to Meta
Guyana President Ali's lawyer says he reported opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed's Facebook post to Meta. Mohamed says three pages are...
October 7, 2026
Malawi Fuel Shortage Doubles Some Bus Fares
Malawi's fuel shortage has doubled some minibus fares, and black-market fuel costs up to US$11.65 a litre. An IMF loan...
October 7, 2026
Suriname Police Seize 850 kg of Copper
Suriname police seized about 850 kg of copper at a Coronie checkpoint and suspect it came from Guyana. A driver...
October 7, 2026
French Guiana Pupils Protest Run-Down Schools
French Guiana pupils protest hot classrooms and broken toilets. About ten were detained as the local government cites US$920,000 in...
October 7, 2026
Suriname Finds Illegal Airstrip, Burned Plane
Police in Suriname found an illegal airstrip in Para district, with fuel drums and a burned-out twin-engine plane. No arrests...
October 7, 2026
Guyana Starts Ferry Inquiry After 73 Deaths
Guyana opened its inquiry into the MV Barima ferry sinking that killed 73. Hearings start 14 October, but families want...
October 7, 2026
Suriname Plans Spending Curbs for US$288M Gap
Suriname plans to narrow its 2027 deficit of US$288 million with spending curbs and better tax collection. Debt is 100.4%...
October 7, 2026
World Bank Lifts Africa 2026 Growth to 4.3%
The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3%, with 35 of 47 economies upgraded. What...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Kampala in October 2026
Kampala in October 2026: Trade Fair from USh10,000 (US$2.55) to 11 October, PyCon Africa and Independence Day parties, with dates...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Cusco in October 2026
Cusco in October 2026: five verified events from US$6.65, led by Planetshakers on 17 October and Marcos Llunas on 24...
October 7, 2026
Canada’s Pacific Link Pipeline Explained for US Readers
The Pacific Link pipeline would move 1 million barrels per day of Alberta crude to Asia, cutting Canada's dependence on...
October 7, 2026
Taiwan’s First F-16V Block 70 Jets Arrive, What Changes
Taiwan received its first two F-16V Block 70 jets on October 2, 2026, the opening delivery of a 66-aircraft US$8...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Cairo in October 2026
Cairo in October 2026: Starlight at the Pyramids on 9 and 10 October, Tul8te on 16 October and the Arab...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Lagos in October 2026
Lagos in October 2026: Felabration 12 to 18 October, Design Week Lagos ticketed days 22 to 25 October, with venues...
October 7, 2026
Edo Lecturer Found Dead in Hotel, Three Held
Matthew Uwuigbe, an AAU lecturer, died in an Ekpoma hotel; Edo police hold three for questioning and have not announced...
October 7, 2026
Botero Peace Dove Damaged in Museum Fall
Botero's Paloma de la Paz fell from its pedestal at Bogotá's National Museum on 6 October 2026. See the damage,...
October 7, 2026
Ondo Crash Wreckage Still Missing in Swamp
Divers, sonar and swamp buggies search near Igbokoda, Ondo, for the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 wreckage. Cause unknown; counts...
October 7, 2026