Lima’s Next Mayor Inherits US$1.47 Billion in City Debt
Lima municipal debt of US$1.47 billion awaits Peru's next mayor, as the outgoing mayor says the city is in the...
October 5, 2026Section
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Suez Canal Revenue Still Far Below Peak, Egypt Says
Egypt's prime minister says Red Sea turmoil cut Suez Canal revenue by over US$6 billion a year. Ships are returning,...
October 5, 2026
Peru Ruling Party Pushes 50 of 66 Decree Powers
Peru decree powers go to a Chamber of Deputies vote on 6 October as Fujimori's Fuerza Popular readies a text...
October 5, 2026
Egypt Sees No Need for New IMF Programme
Egypt's prime minister says the economy can now grow without a new IMF programme. The US$8 billion loan ends on...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Córdoba in October 2026: Carreras, Bisbal and Beer
Córdoba in October 2026: José Carreras on 7 October, Bisbal on 14 October and Oktoberfest on 9 to 12 October,...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Abuja in October 2026: Books, Fashion, Photography
Abuja in October 2026: literature festival on 9 and 10 October (pass ₦25,000, about US$19), runway on 18 October, Photo...
October 5, 2026
Peru Police Send Report 284 on Keiko Fujimori Threat
Peru's police counter-terrorism unit sent prosecutors a report on the Keiko Fujimori threat case, a recorded Zoom call on killing...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Cartagena in October 2026: Guitar Masters, Independence Preludes and Caribbean Art
Cartagena in October 2026: guitar festival 8 to 11 October, a long Columbus Day weekend, Independence preludes and TOC Americas,...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Rabat in October 2026
Rabat in October 2026: the OPM opens its season on 8 October, Kadim Al Sahir plays on 9 October and...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Tangier in October 2026: Film, Theatre and Jazz
Tangier in October 2026: film at the Cinémathèque, jazz and theatre at Riad Sultan, tickets from US$4 and a free...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Panama City in October 2026: Oktoberfest, Apocalyptica and a Global Fiesta
Panama City in October 2026: Apocalyptica on 6 October, Stratovarius on 11 October, Oktoberfest on 16-17 October and the national...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Alexandria in October 2026: Carmina Burana and Dalida
Alexandria's October 2026 guide: Carmina Burana on 10 October, free Sunday cinema and a Dalida tribute on 31 October from...
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Cuenca in October 2026: Rotofest and Escenarios del Mundo
Cuenca in October 2026: free Rotofest on Saturday 10 October, theatre at Teatro Pumapungo to 14 October and a holiday...
October 5, 2026
Peru Count Puts Mendoza on 30.9% in Cusco Governor Race
Peru's electoral office puts mining critic Verónika Mendoza on 30.9% in the Cusco governor count, just above the 30% line...
October 5, 2026
African Pulse for Monday, October 5, 2026
Africa today: Ethiopian forces take Mekelle, Egypt and allies issue the Alamein declaration, Congo’s Ebola toll passes 4,000, Nigeria’s strike...
October 5, 2026
MASI Falls 0.83% to 17,159 as Volume Halves
Morocco's MASI fell 0.83% to 17,159.50 on 5 October after a higher open. Turnover halved to US$13 million; the dirham...
October 5, 2026
EGX30 Slips 0.66% to 53,553 on Foreign Selling
EGX30 fell 0.66% to 53,553 on Monday 5 October as foreigners sold about US$10 million of shares. Pound at 52.34,...
October 5, 2026
NASI Slips 0.2% as Nation Media Jumps 10%
Kenya's NASI fell 0.18% to 246.88 on 5 October as Nation Media jumped 10%. Turnover reached US$5.3 million before Wednesday's...
October 5, 2026
NGX All-Share Dips 0.06% to 250,668
Nigeria's NGX All-Share Index fell 0.06% to 250,668 on 5 October as volume rose 57%, while the naira held near...
October 5, 2026
Rand Holds at 16.66 as PMI Falls to 49
South Africa's rand held near R16.66 per dollar as the PMI fell to 49.0 and petrol hit a record R30.25...
October 5, 2026