Malawi Fuel Shortage Doubles Some Bus Fares
Malawi's fuel shortage has doubled some minibus fares, and black-market fuel costs up to US$11.65 a litre. An IMF loan...
October 7, 2026Section
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World Bank Lifts Africa 2026 Growth to 4.3%
The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3%, with 35 of 47 economies upgraded. What...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Kampala in October 2026
Kampala in October 2026: Trade Fair from USh10,000 (US$2.55) to 11 October, PyCon Africa and Independence Day parties, with dates...
October 7, 2026
Canada’s Pacific Link Pipeline Explained for US Readers
The Pacific Link pipeline would move 1 million barrels per day of Alberta crude to Asia, cutting Canada's dependence on...
October 7, 2026
Taiwan’s First F-16V Block 70 Jets Arrive, What Changes
Taiwan received its first two F-16V Block 70 jets on October 2, 2026, the opening delivery of a 66-aircraft US$8...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Lagos in October 2026
Lagos in October 2026: Felabration 12 to 18 October, Design Week Lagos ticketed days 22 to 25 October, with venues...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Cairo in October 2026
Cairo in October 2026: Starlight at the Pyramids on 9 and 10 October, Tul8te on 16 October and the Arab...
October 7, 2026
Edo Lecturer Found Dead in Hotel, Three Held
Matthew Uwuigbe, an AAU lecturer, died in an Ekpoma hotel; Edo police hold three for questioning and have not announced...
October 7, 2026
Ondo Crash Wreckage Still Missing in Swamp
Divers, sonar and swamp buggies search near Igbokoda, Ondo, for the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 wreckage. Cause unknown; counts...
October 7, 2026