DR Congo Regulator Reviews US$2.3 Billion of Power Projects in 100 Days
DR Congo's electricity regulator says it reviewed US$2.3 billion of power projects in its first 100 days, with 2.6 GW...
October 6, 2026Section
Global Deep Analysis
In-depth, primary-source analysis of the global stories that move emerging markets – Africa, Asia, Europe and North America – each decoded through a Latin American and Global South lens. The Rio Times reads the original documents and shows the math. This hub gathers our deep analysis of the world beyond Latin America; for our Latin America long-form work, see the In-Depth section.
Nigerians Owe About US$1.55 Billion in Personal Loans
Nigerians owed about US$1.55 billion in personal loans at the end of May 2026, central bank data show, as consumer...
October 6, 2026
Rainbow Rare Earths Says US Listing Could Come in 2027
Rainbow Rare Earths, which plans to recover rare earths from phosphate waste in South Africa, says a US listing, if...
October 6, 2026
Two Foreign Banks Apply to Open in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's central bank is reviewing bids from two foreign banks to open fully owned subsidiaries, almost two years after a...
October 5, 2026
Kenya Approves Dangote Refinery IPO Route for Investors
Kenya's market regulator has approved depositary receipts that let Kenyans join Nigeria's Dangote Refinery IPO before the offer closes on...
October 5, 2026
Morocco Picks SGTM for US$285 Million Fez Stadium Job
Morocco picks SGTM for the US$285 million main upgrade of the Fez stadium for the 2030 World Cup. Two more...
October 5, 2026
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
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
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