DR Congo Sharpens Electricity Rules With AfDB Help
DR Congo is strengthening electricity regulation with African Development Bank help, with a study of real power costs and draft...
October 5, 2026Section
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Benin Financing Deal Raises US$563 Million From Banks
Benin financing deal: international banks provide US$563 million over 12 years, backed by an African Development Fund guarantee and second-loss...
October 5, 2026
South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Farmers Face Minimum Wage
South Africa's foot-and-mouth-hit farmers remain bound by the US$1.81 hourly minimum wage, while imports fill a vaccine gap local output...
October 5, 2026
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, 2026
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