Nigerian Forces Kill Islamic State Commander in Ondo
Nigeria's army, DSS and Amotekun killed ISWAP commander Abdussamad Ohida in an Ondo raid. The army confirmed it; many details...
October 5, 2026Section
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Liberia Gets US$50 Million IMF Payout for Reserves
Liberia gets a US$50.16 million IMF disbursement after two reviews. Growth is seen at 5.5% in 2026, but bank repairs...
October 5, 2026
Atiku Demands NNPC Receivables Breakdown in Nigeria
Nigeria's Atiku Abubakar wants NNPC receivables of about US$8.4 billion itemised and asks whether federal contractors back President Tinubu's campaign.
October 5, 2026
Ex-Aide to Minister McKenzie Runs Cricket Ticket Firm
South Africa's Ticketpro deal: Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie's former chief of staff now runs the cricket ticket seller before the...
October 5, 2026
Cape Town Unveils Plan to Replace Unfinished Highways
Cape Town's plan for its unfinished highways: a link bridge first, a tunnel later, and 15 hectares for homes and...
October 5, 2026
Nigeria’s Naira Breaks Below N1,500 Against the Euro
Nigeria's naira closed at N1,496.19 per euro on 2 October 2026, its strongest official level in two years, as a...
October 5, 2026
Kenya Interest Rate Decision Set for October 7
Kenya interest rate decision on October 7, 2026 is most likely a hold at 8.75% as inflation hits 6.8% and...
October 5, 2026
Spain’s Snap Election 2026 and the Latin America Stakes
Spain's snap election 2026 on 29 November follows Pedro Sánchez's housing defeat and could shift migration, investment and EU-Mercosur policy.
October 5, 2026
Chile’s Copper Bet Faces an AI Reversal Risk in 2026
An AI boom reversal could cut copper and lithium demand, hitting Chile's exports, fiscal revenue and US-listed miners as of...
October 5, 2026