I&M Bank Tanzania Bond Draws 8 Times Offer
I&M Bank Tanzania's bond drew bids of about US$61.3 million for a US$7.6 million plan and listed on the Dar...
October 16, 2026Section
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Kenya Lawmakers Vote to Keep Fuel Tax at 8%
Kenya's lawmakers voted on Wednesday 14 October to hold fuel VAT at 8% for 90 days; the finance chair says...
October 16, 2026
South Africa Logs 9.5% Murder Detection Rate
South Africa's police stated a murder detection rate of 9.5% against a 60% target, and Parliament's police committee wants to...
October 16, 2026
Somalia Sets Elections for 15 April, 15 May
Somalia's electoral commission set elections for parliament on 15 April 2027 and for president on 15 May, and the opposition...
October 16, 2026
Central Africa’s BDEAC Bond Raises US$222M
Central Africa's development bank BDEAC sold its first international bond, US$222 million due October 2029, with a 7.88% coupon after...
October 16, 2026
Senegal Court Voids Special Funds Law Oct 15
Senegal's Constitutional Council voided the Assembly's special funds law on 15 October, saying deputies ignored the government's single-vote request.
October 16, 2026
US General Says Russia Armed N Korea 13 Oct
A US general said Russia gave North Korea jammers on 13 October; the Benin-focused La Nouvelle Tribune carried it. What...
October 16, 2026
Madagascar Pétanque Team Names 4 for Worlds
Madagascar names four home-based players for the men's triples world championship in Thailand from 20 November, chasing a third world...
October 16, 2026
Ghana World Cup Visa Fraud Allegations Explained
Ghana World Cup visa fraud allegations explained: who is accused, what the opposition claims, what officials deny and what is...
October 16, 2026