Republic of Congo Explained 2026, Oil, Debt and Power
Republic of Congo explained: Sassou Nguesso's fifth term, an oil economy in debt distress, the Pool conflict and what it...
October 1, 2026Section
World
Djibouti Explained 2026, Bases, Ports and Guelleh
Djibouti explained: why five powers keep bases there, how its ports live off Ethiopia, Guelleh's sixth term, Chinese debt and...
October 1, 2026
Mauritius Explained 2026 – Finance, Tourism and Chagos
Mauritius explained for investors and expats: who governs, how tourism and the offshore financial centre work, and why the Chagos...
October 1, 2026
Burundi Explained 2026 – Politics, Economy and Risks
Burundi explained for foreigners and investors: who rules, why dollars and fuel are scarce, how the Congo war spills over...
October 1, 2026
Global Economy Briefing: US Inflation Cools as Europe’s Prices Jump
Global economy briefing: US core PCE at 3.0% beat fears, but strong spending lifted the 10-year yield to 5.29%; Europe's...
October 1, 2026
Uganda MPs Demand Answers on Late School Land Titles
Uganda's auditors found 196 of 212 land titles for a US$500 million World Bank schools and clinics programme came late,...
October 1, 2026
Living in Eswatini, an Expat Guide for 2026
Living in Eswatini: a calm, English-speaking kingdom tied to the rand, but most power is imported and serious medical care...
October 1, 2026
Kenya Demands Exporters’ Paperwork for Imports at Port
Since 1 September, Kenya makes importers hold an export declaration from the seller's country. Agents say Mombasa car releases stalled;...
October 1, 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s Ousted Embaló Vows to Run in December
Guinea-Bissau's ousted president Embaló says he will run on 6 December and fly home this Sunday, but a new five-year...
October 1, 2026