Kenya PMI Signals Business Upturn as Orders Grow
Kenya PMI rose to 51.3 in September as new orders grew, but output fell for a seventh month and firms...
October 5, 2026Section
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Peru Count Points to Runoffs in 15 of 25 Regions
Peru regional runoffs look likely in 15 of 25 regions after ONPE's official count on 5 October, including copper hubs...
October 5, 2026
Peru Judge Jails 2 Suspects in Susy Polo Killing
A judge in Peru's Áncash region ordered 18 months of pretrial detention for two suspects in the Susy Polo killing...
October 5, 2026
Kenya’s Ruto Orders 50,000 Teacher Promotions
Kenya's President Ruto orders 50,000 teacher promotions, up from 34,016, and says US$37.8 million will make 20,000 contract teachers permanent.
October 5, 2026
Kenya’s Quickmart IPO Opens at US$232 Million Value
The Quickmart IPO opened on 5 October 2026, valuing Kenya's second-largest supermarket chain at US$232 million. Who gets the money,...
October 5, 2026
López Aliaga List Leads Lima Mayor Count by 0.86 Points
In Peru's Lima mayor count, López Aliaga's list leads Francis Allison by 0.86 points, with about 1,924 tally sheets sent...
October 5, 2026
Nigeria Tax Agency Says Recruitment Advert Is Fake
A Nigeria Revenue Service recruitment advert using the old FIRS name is fake, the tax agency says. Here is how...
October 5, 2026
Brazil Runoff Odds: Polymarket and Kalshi on Lula vs Flávio
Polymarket gives Flávio Bolsonaro about an 85% chance of beating Lula in Brazil’s October 25 runoff, Kalshi 82%. How the...
October 5, 2026
Latin America Defense Monitor — September 26
Latin America Defense Monitor: a US judge orders the boat-strike memo to court, the UN extends Haiti's gang force, and...
October 5, 2026
Ethiopia Swears In Abiy for a Second Five-Year Term
Ethiopia's new parliament opened on 5 October and Abiy Ahmed took the oath for a second term. What is known...
October 5, 2026
Tanzania Stock Market Loses US$166 Million in a Week
The Tanzania stock market lost about US$166 million in value in the week to 2 October 2026 as bank shares...
October 5, 2026
DR Congo Sharpens Electricity Rules With AfDB Help
DR Congo is strengthening electricity regulation with African Development Bank help, with a study of real power costs and draft...
October 5, 2026
Benin Financing Deal Raises US$563 Million From Banks
Benin financing deal: international banks provide US$563 million over 12 years, backed by an African Development Fund guarantee and second-loss...
October 5, 2026
South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Farmers Face Minimum Wage
South Africa's foot-and-mouth-hit farmers remain bound by the US$1.81 hourly minimum wage, while imports fill a vaccine gap local output...
October 5, 2026
Nigerian Forces Kill Islamic State Commander in Ondo
Nigeria's army, DSS and Amotekun killed ISWAP commander Abdussamad Ohida in an Ondo raid. The army confirmed it; many details...
October 5, 2026
Liberia Gets US$50 Million IMF Payout for Reserves
Liberia gets a US$50.16 million IMF disbursement after two reviews. Growth is seen at 5.5% in 2026, but bank repairs...
October 5, 2026
Brazil Runoff on October 25, Flávio Bolsonaro vs Lula
Brazil's runoff on Sunday, October 25 pits Flávio Bolsonaro (47.03%) against Lula (45.16%). Dates, rules, candidates and what to watch.
October 5, 2026
Atiku Demands NNPC Receivables Breakdown in Nigeria
Nigeria's Atiku Abubakar wants NNPC receivables of about US$8.4 billion itemised and asks whether federal contractors back President Tinubu's campaign.
October 5, 2026
Ex-Aide to Minister McKenzie Runs Cricket Ticket Firm
South Africa's Ticketpro deal: Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie's former chief of staff now runs the cricket ticket seller before the...
October 5, 2026
Cape Town Unveils Plan to Replace Unfinished Highways
Cape Town's plan for its unfinished highways: a link bridge first, a tunnel later, and 15 hectares for homes and...
October 5, 2026