Zambia Poll Chief Defends Split of 40 Seats
Zambia's Electoral Commission says it followed the law in moving unfilled proportional seats to the ruling party as the opposition...
October 15, 2026Section
World
Tunisia Frees Two Sumud Flotilla Marchers
A Tunis court freed activists Aya Sadraoui and Ghaith Hamrouni on 14 October after their arrest over a march backing...
October 15, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Denies US$1.6m Vaccine Trial
Guinea-Bissau's health minister denies authorising a US-funded vaccine trial on newborns, as researchers say a US$1.6 million study awaits clearance.
October 15, 2026
Bangui Truck Blockade Strands 100 Lorries
More than 100 trucks bound for the Central African Republic are stuck at the Cameroon border as drivers protest police...
October 15, 2026
DR Congo Signs US$877 Million MetroKin Deal
DR Congo signed two rail deals with the Africa Finance Corporation, including a US$877 million first phase of the MetroKin...
October 15, 2026
Gabon Eurobond Raises US$580 Million
Gabon sold a US$580 million eight-year Eurobond on 14 October at a 9.375% coupon, with orders near US$1 billion. Here...
October 15, 2026
IMF Warns Nigeria Off Fuel Subsidy Wednesday
The IMF warned Nigeria on 14 October against restoring its fuel subsidy and urged targeted help for poor households before...
October 15, 2026
Eritrea Accuses Ethiopia at UN on 14 October
Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of planning to seize the Red Sea port of Assab, in a note to the UN Security...
October 15, 2026
Sudan Minerals Bill Sets 3 Tests for US Deal
A US House bill offers Sudan farm and mining technology for gold, oil and other minerals, but only after a...
October 15, 2026