Colombia Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54.6 in September
Colombia manufacturing PMI rose to 54.6 in September 2026 from 54.3, the strongest reading since October 2025, as new orders...
October 2, 2026Section
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Dominican Electricity Subsidy Hits US$1.47 Billion
The Dominican Republic electricity subsidy reached US$1.47 billion by 25 September, 92.8% of its 2026 budget, as distributors lose 39%...
October 2, 2026
Nigeria Wants 70% of Healthcare Products Made Locally
Nigeria imports about 70% of its healthcare products and wants to flip that by 2030. Officials cite US$2 billion in...
October 2, 2026
Ghana MPs Seek Funding Plan for Stalled Pwalugu Dam
Ghana approved a US$895 million dam in 2020 to stop floods from Burkina Faso. It is still unbuilt, and lawmakers...
October 2, 2026
Nigeria to Upgrade Four Ports Outside Lagos
Nigeria will upgrade four ports beyond Lagos as cargo jumps 12.3% in a year. No cost or timeline yet, and...
October 2, 2026
South Africa Names New Gautrain Operator for 15 Years
South Africa names a new Gautrain operator for 15 years, promising longer hours and eight new trains on the Johannesburg...
October 2, 2026
Dangote Refinery IPO Demand Soars, Price Questioned
Nigeria's Dangote refinery IPO closes on 13 October. Demand is strong, but the US$49 billion price is more than twice...
October 2, 2026
Senegal Power Cuts End as US$690 Million Plan Is Set
Senegal power cuts in Dakar ended in late September, Senelec says, as the energy minister set out a US$690 million...
October 2, 2026
West African Development Bank Woos Ivorian Firms
The West African Development Bank says it has put over US$4.5 billion into Côte d'Ivoire since 1973. Now it wants...
October 2, 2026