Argentina Gets US Anti-Drug Unit and US$13.35 Million
The United States has created a regional anti-drug unit in Argentina and approved US$13.35 million, ten times earlier cooperation funds.
October 7, 2026Section
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Brazil Prosecutor Backs Bolsonaro Visit After 90 Days
Brazil's prosecutor-general does not object to Flávio Bolsonaro visiting his father, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, 19 days before the runoff.
October 7, 2026
Chile Copper Mine Faces 708-Worker Strike as Talks Fail
Two unions with 708 members at Chile's Centinela copper mine prepared to strike after mediation with Antofagasta Minerals ended without...
October 7, 2026
Mexico Lower House Votes on 6 October to Phase Out Cash
Mexico's lower house passed a digital payments law on 6 October that lets the finance ministry ban cash at toll...
October 7, 2026
Festival do Rio Day 7: Competition Films Screen
Festival do Rio day 7 (Wednesday 7 October): A Margem do Rio debate, Maria de Maria, a Paraíso Semiárido premiere...
October 7, 2026
Peru Deputies Back 90-Day Decree Powers for Fujimori
Peru's Chamber of Deputies voted 66 to 34 to let President Keiko Fujimori legislate by decree on crime and El...
October 7, 2026
TD Banker Admits Laundering US$4.8 Million to Colombia
A former TD Bank employee pleaded guilty in New Jersey to taking bribes and helping launder about US$4.8 million from...
October 7, 2026
Brazil Regulator Moves to Oust Enel After 3 Blackouts
A rapporteur at Brazil's power regulator ANEEL backed ending the Enel São Paulo concession on 6 October, but a director's...
October 7, 2026
Brazil’s 87-Seat Bloc Backs Bolsonaro Son Against Lula
Brazil's União Brasil and PP federation, with 87 lower-house seats, voted unanimously to endorse Flávio Bolsonaro against Lula in the...
October 7, 2026
Central African Republic Town Cites 30 Herbicide Deaths
Local leaders in the Central African Republic count more than 30 herbicide deaths around Ngaoundaye, but the regional doctor has...
October 7, 2026
Tanzania Fuel Prices Rise, Petrol Hits US$1.53 a Litre
Tanzania fuel prices rose on 7 October, lifting petrol in Dar es Salaam to about US$1.53 a litre as Middle...
October 7, 2026
South Africa Mining Taxes Double to US$3 Billion
South Africa's mining taxes more than doubled to about US$3 billion as gold and platinum prices soared, News24 reported on...
October 7, 2026
South Africa Road Accident Fund Eyes US$0.18 Fuel Levy
South Africa's Road Accident Fund is eyeing a fuel levy of about US$0.18 a litre, a third above the current...
October 7, 2026
Sudan Gold Exports Top US$2.29 Billion in 9 Months
Sudan gold exports earned US$2.29 billion from January to September, the state mining company says, while US sanctions target gold...
October 7, 2026
Egypt Trims Budget Deficit as Growth Hits 5.1%
The World Bank says Egypt's budget deficit is narrowing and its debt falling, after 5.1% growth in the year to...
October 7, 2026
Nigeria Emefiele Trial Probes US$94 Million Withdrawal
A finance ministry director told the Emefiele trial in Abuja that a US$94 million central bank withdrawal never passed through...
October 7, 2026
Morocco’s Dirham Drops 6.5% Against Dollar Since August
Morocco's dirham has lost 6.5% against the US dollar since the end of July, central bank data show, as costlier...
October 7, 2026
Idrissa Gueye Explained 2026: From Everton to Saudi Club Diriyah
Idrissa Gueye explained: Senegal's two-time African champion left Everton in 2026, captained Senegal at the World Cup and now plays...
October 7, 2026
Nigeria Offers 40 Oil Blocks in New Licensing Round
Nigeria's oil regulator has opened a 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks, and every bidder must now reveal the...
October 7, 2026
Juba Retail Ban Hits Ugandans, but No 7-Day Expulsion
A Juba retail ban tells Ugandan, Kenyan and other foreign traders to quit small shops, but the commissioner denies a...
October 7, 2026