Americas

Canada
Canada’s lack of vaccine-production capabilities means other countries may get COVID-19 shots first, Trudeau says
Alberta forecasts drawn-out economic recovery from pandemic in its fiscal update
Canada’s banking regulator cautions against lifting ban on banks raising dividends too soon
Vancouver proposes property tax hike as COVID-19 digs revenue hole
Canada Energy Regulator projects there may be no need for Trans Mountain expansion or Keystone XL
'Triple black swan' event to push Alberta's budget deficit to $21.3B this year, with 100,000 unemployed

USA
U.S. oil industry group pledges to fight possible Biden fracking limits
U.S. winter wheat ratings decline, bucking trade expectations
JPMorgan dominates gold market with record $1 bln precious metals revenue
Biden taps several Obama-era figures for his national security team
White House Reportedly Gives Biden Access to President's Daily Intelligence Briefings
US Secret Service Agents May Relocate to Mar-a-Lago to Guard Trump Post Presidency - Report
Dow ends above 30,000 points for first time
OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty in Criminal Case
No SecDef pick from Biden as Flournoy hits resistance from progressives
Nearly Half of Americans Support Trump Running in 2024 As His Campaign Lawsuits Unravel: Poll
Almost no Trump voters consider Biden the legitimate 2020 election winner

Mexico
Mexico arrests ex-cop known as 'The Mute' in massacre of nine members of Mormon family
Mexico denies deal to nab cartel leader in return for Cienfuegos
Best Buy would leave Mexico on December 31
Light magnitude 4.2 earthquake 79 km southeast of Tuxtla, Mexico

Guatemala
Guatemala suspends budget amid chaos
ICE Expelled 33 Immigrant Children Back To Guatemala After A Judge Said They Couldn't
Guatemala crisis talks open as anti-government protests continue

El Salvador
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near El Salvador

Nicaragua
Nicaragua Says Has Suffered Damage of Almost $743 Mln Following Hurricanes Eta and Iota - Reports
Nicaragua reports $743M in losses from two hurricanes

Panama
Billions in new cruise ships are ready to sail with nowhere to go
Panama's GDP shrank 18.9% in the first half of 2020 - comptroller

Cuba
Putin highlights Cuba's great authority in the international arena
Cuba participates in cooperation meeting of Ibero-America

Venezuela
Electoral campaign in Venezuela centered on economic issue
Maduro claims that Venezuela has created molecule that “100%” eliminates Covid-19
Dozens of Venezuelan migrants arrive in Trinidad after hours at sea

Guyana
Elliott Management invests in small Guyana oil explorer

Colombia
4 killed, 10 injured, 15 missing in landslide in Colombia
Colombia massacred 24 inmates during coronavirus prison riot
Colombia’s ruling party hoping Uribe’s son can prevent downfall?
Colombia shocked by two massacres on one day as Duque goes mute
Paramilitaries shut down home turf in northern Colombia

Ecuador
Chile's Codelco seeks 'friendly talks' with Ecuador on Llurimagua copper project
Minister of Government of Ecuador to be impeached
U.S. B-52s participate in back-to-back exercises led by Colombia, Ecuador
Ecuadorian tuna fleet makes final push for MSC certification
Ecuador to vaccine at least 9 mln people against COVID-19 early next year
EU Ambassador in Ecuador: EU Is Working to Extend Validity of Schengen Visas From 2 to 4 Years

Peru
Peruvian blueberry season winds down as Chile’s volumes start ramping up
What's Behind Peru's Social Unrest & Who Can Unite the Nation?
Peru's President leads Council of State session
Peru's Culture Min: President's Address to the Nation seeks to rebuild citizens' trust
S&P: Peru's 'BBB+/A-2' foreign currency ratings affirmed; outlook remains stable
U.S. donates two modern mobile hospitals to Peru
Peru: Negotiations with laboratories intended to vaccinate 24 million before elections

Bolivia
Bolivian president warns about latent risk of Covid-19
Bolivian government relaunches media silenced by coupmongers

Brazil
Petrobras nears sale of oil and gas fields to Eneva: newspaper
Brazil reports nearly 169,500 COVID-19 deaths
Science and Health Brazil Is The only Country Where Fake News about Chloroquine still Circulates Frequently
Coronavac Vaccine Study in Brazil Reaches Late-Stage Trial with Enough Infection Data
Economic Activity in Brazil Is Increasing and Emergency Aid Will End at End of Year, Says Economy Minister
Inflation Tests Brazil’s Low Rates, Gives Mexico Room to Cut
China says Brazil president's son hurts relationship with comments critical of Huawei
'Structural racism': UN urges reforms in Brazil after deadly beating of black man

Paraguay
New British Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of Paraguay

Argentina
Green Climate Fund will finance two new projects in Argentina and Guatemala
Buenos Aires City to re-open for national and international tourism

Chile
Requests made in Chile to advance presidential elections
New Chilean organic cooperative is born
Chilean Archbishop denounces shooting of two minors in foster home
Chilean Opposition Seeks Early General Election

Asia

Japan
Japan and China are racing to build a new type of ultra-fast, levitating train
Abe's office may have illegally spent millions of yen on parties
Ghosn’s repeated arrests 'extrajudicial abuse,' says U.N. panel
Japan faces balancing act over virus clusters among foreign nationals

N. Korea
UN Third Committee adopts resolution condemning N. Korea's human rights violations

S. Korea
Level Two social distancing measure placed in capital area starting Tuesday
Justice Minister bars S. Korea's top prosecutor from post, first ever under the constitution
S. Korea's household debt hits record high of US$ 1.51 trillion in Q3 2020
S. Korea's BSI for all industries up 4 points m/m to 78 in November: BOK
U.S. lowers travel advisory to Level 2 for S. Korea
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Seoul for talks with S. Korean counterpart

Mongolia
How virtual reality helps you get 'inside the head' of Mongolia's conflicted emperor Kublai Khan
Mongolia fears economic damage as country faces up to its first local transmissions of coronavirus

China
China October pork imports up 80% on year - customs
Copper scrap confusion curbs China shipments
Chang'e-5 probe completes first orbital correction
CBIRC approves Baoshang Bank's bankruptcy filing
Japan and China have agreed to restart business travel between the two countries later this month.
China supports Gwadar port’s greater role in regional cooperation on trade, goods
Chinese coal producer's bond default startles sector

Taiwan
Taiwan expanding submarine fleet as China threat grows
Taiwan expanding submarine fleet as China threat grows

Philippines
WHO sees better access of low and middle-income countries to vaccine
Gov’t offices may be using DTI firm to avoid returning unspent funds – Drilon
Bello tells nurses: Strike for better pay, work conditions

Vietnam
US wants to promote comprehensive partnership with Việt Nam: US security advisor
PM Phúc urges better law-building for country's development
Viet Nam remains at high risk of COVID-19 infections: health minister
Police bust forgery ring providing Vietnamese identity for Chinese citizens
Health minister warns of 'existent risk' of COVID-19 transmission in Vietnam

Thailand
IGP: Malaysia-Thailand border shootout occurred after GOF personnel stumbled upon smugglers
Thailand's $1 billion ketamine bust a 'misunderstanding' as officials fail to find drugs
Foreign Tourists Return to Thailand for First Time Since March
Private-equity fund eyes first deal as distress mounts in Thai property sector

Cambodia
SARS-CoV-2 relative found lurking in frozen bats from Cambodia
Pakistan's lonely elephant Kaavan packs trunk for Cambodia
United States Provides Additional Assistance in Response to Widespread Flooding in Cambodia
Opinion: How Hun Sen killed democracy in Cambodia
Cambodia to provide 2 mln face masks, medical supplies to Myanmar for COVID-19 fight
Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs talk on strengthening relations

Malaysia
Malaysia-Thailand border shooting: Husband left us as a national hero, says widow
Report: Putrajaya likely to delay vote on Budget 2021
HR Ministry proposes self-employed, gig economy contribute to Socso
Malaysia-Thailand border shooting: First time shootout occurred, says IGP
Tobacco excise tax in duty-free areas may cause up to 40pc revenue loss, says Langkawi Chinese Chamber

Singapore
Airlines set to lose record $157 billion in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic

Indonesia
Nickel Mines to boost pig iron output with $670m acquisition
Regional election campaigns contribute to COVID-19 cases in Kalimantan
Indonesia’s budget deficit jumps to $54.1b in October as virus-related debt piles up
S Korea provides COVID-19 aid for at-risk Indonesian youth
84 percent of Indonesia's COVID-19 patients recovered: task force

Myanmar
COVID-19 second wave in Myanmar causes dramatic increases in poverty
Myanmar submits 2nd Rohingya report to top UN court
Danger and desperation in Myanmar’s jade mines

Bhutan
China-Nepal, China-Bhutan border disputes rumors 'stoked by India forces'

Bangladesh
Massive fire sweeps slum in Bangladesh capital
Bangladesh vows to speed up efforts to convict human traffickers
Bangladesh to provide smart NIDs to all above 14
Bangladesh: No country for women entrepreneurs

Nepal
Indian Foreign Secretary Heads to Nepal as Relations Show Signs of Thaw
Exploring Pokhara, the tourist centre of Nepal
23 citizens of Nepal found COVID-19 positive at India-Nepal border
Nepalese villagers use India’s territory to migrate after Pithoragarh admin gives nod

India
India bans 43 more Chinese apps in latest salvo at Beijing
Military top brass expresses concern over Indian attempts to destabilise Pakistan
Farmers in Delhi haven’t got stubble solution yet, alleges BJP
Steelmakers call for ‘Green Deal’ to counter Chinese dumping
Tender Issued for 733 Solar Street Lighting Systems in Nainital
RBI's proposal to grant corporates banking licence has 'fingerprints of Modi govt': Chidambaram

Sri Lanka
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka are also facing the risk of a new wave of Covid
Sri Lanka seeks consultants for $100m solar project
Sri Lanka, China to focus on ‘poverty alleviation’
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka are also facing the risk of a new wave of Covid
Sri Lanka warned over Bay of Bengal cyclone off Trinco

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
Pakistan: SMEDA plans agro-processing facility to promote fruit exports
Pakistan dismisses speculations about recognition of Israel
Pakistan: No Plans to Recognize Israel
‘Pakistan hands dossier on Indian terrorism to UN chief’
Shibli Faraz urges PML-N not to politicise Begum Shamim Akhtar's death
Sindh bans indoor marriages, dining; limits business timings

Afghanistan
Twin blasts in Afghan province of Bamiyan kill 14 people, injure 45
World renews aid for Afghanistan with strings attached

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan to borrow $1.8Bln for COVID fight
"Kazakhstan has great potential in the development of greenhouses"
Kazakhstan to borrow more than €1.5 billion to fight COVID-19
PE Jan-Sept imports to Kazakhstan up by 12% year on year
CIS observation mission to monitor parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan to ensure that more women are elected
UN Concludes Kazakhstan Illegally 'Targeted' Defender Of Xinjiang Indigenous Groups

Kyrgyzstan
Acting President and head of National Energy Holding of Kyrgyzstan discuss issues in energy sector
Kyrgyzstan forms Constitutional Counsel
Acting President Mamytov receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurpeisov

Tajikistan
Tajikistan, Egypt discuss resumption of Dushanbe-Sharm-el-Sheikh flights

Turkmenistan
Govt asked to allow import of gas, diesel from Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan exports fruits and vegetables to 80 countries
US-Uzbekistan Relations Right on Track
Uzbekistan in Line for $650mn Russian Loan
Uzbekistan exports fruits and vegetables to 80 countries
The delegation of Uzbekistan held discussions with the US Financial Corporation for International Development

Armenia
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of using banned weapons

Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Defense Ministry Says Army Entered Kalbajar District Left by Armenian Troops
Karabakh Declaration Opens Way for Iran to Play Expanded Role in Caucasus

Iran
Iran, Russia discuss JCPOA, Karabakh

Iraq
Iraq seeks first ever oil prepayment deal as finances strained
Iraq amends oil density compensation plan starting with 2021 exports
Iraqi Kurdistan Region Seeks to Stop Violence against Women

Syria
Displaced Syria teen recreates lost family home
Syria, Iran discuss scientific cooperation
Syrian Media Report 'Israeli Aggression' in Quneitra and Near Damascus
Bombings, minefield kill 29 in pro-Turkey north Syria
Syria says Israel carries out strikes near Damascus, Golan Heights border

Turkey
Putin, Erdogan Discuss Progress of Implementation of Agreements on Karabakh
Turkey blasts German search on ship
Istanbul dams record lowest water level in decade
New defendants added to Khashoggi trial in Istanbul as witness reveals more Saudi threats
Fire in historical waterfront mosque on Bosphorus extinguished

Lebanon
Hassan chairs meeting for national committee tasked to manage coronavirus vaccine file: We seek to secure vaccine in effective and safe manner
Diab chairs meeting for Inter-ministerial Committee for Follow-up on Coronavirus
Abdel Samad partakes in 4th Arab Chinese Cooperation symposium, calls for modernization of traditional media

Israel
Israeli Delegation Visit to Sudan Aims to Improve Relations
Israeli agents 'disguised as women' regularly met Arab leaders
Netanyahu promises warm welcome home for man jailed 30 years for spying on U.S. for Israel
‘This is going nowhere’: Gantz, Netanyahu shout at each other at cabinet meeting
Defense Ministry rejects Hebron shooter’s appeal for disability status

Palestine
Israeli defence minister says 'ready to talk to Hamas'
World Bank forecasts Palestinian economy to contract 8% in 2020
Palestinian Authority reaches understandings with Biden staff

Jordan
CBJ decision to extend loan moratorium period draws praise
King inaugurates 300-bed military field hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients
Jordan reiterates rejection of Israeli attempts to alter status quo at Al Aqsa

Kuwait
Oil-rich Kuwait faces looming debt crisis
Pompeo and Kuwait counterpart meet in Washington
Chaos at Bangladeshi embassy in Kuwait

Oman
PM call with Sultan of Oman: 24 November 2020
Oman to Join World in Marking International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

Bahrain
Israel's Netanyahu says will visit Bahrain soon
Netanyahu to make 'historic' visit to UAE, Bahrain

Qatar
Iran, Qatar sign MoU to cooperate on economy

Saudi Arabia
Goldman voices concerns about OPEC+ future as decision on output curbs nears
Saudi Aramco says domestic supplies unaffected by attack on Jeddah plant
Saudi surgeon dies of heart attack inside operating theatre
Israel drops Saudi Arabia from virus quarantine list
Israeli minister lauds 'semi-official' MbS, Netanyahu meeting
Aramco says Houthi strike tore hole in oil tank
Saudi official says 'Israel normalisation talks' happened in NEOM
Saudi Aramco says domestic supplies unaffected by attack on Jeddah plant Highlights

U. A. E.
ADNOC plans $122 billion to boost oil and gas output, as its commitment to OPEC wavers
UAE/Israel peace agreement promotes trade opportunities
Abu Dhabi discovers new unconventional onshore oil resources
UAE religious authority brands Muslim Brotherhood as 'terrorist organisation'

Yemen
Yemeni Houthis say they fired missile at Saudi Aramco site in Jeddah
Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Aramco site

Europe

United Kingdom
Britain, Canada agree on post-Brexit rollover trade deal
Barclays keeps 2021 oil price outlook, supported by vaccine boost
U.K. is considering a ban on the installation of Huawei’s 5G equipment
Lockerbie bomber appeal set to start in Scotland
UK professors nominate Cuban doctors for Nobel Peace Prize
Tier row erupts Tory backbench 'fury' over post-lockdown plan
Matt Hancock 'overruled officials to order millions of extra Oxford Covid vaccines'
The colossal cost of infrastructure is a British disease nobody can cure
Rishi's new deal Chancellor to unveil £4.3 billion package to get one million back into work
Dosing ‘error’ during trials led to key breakthrough in developing Oxford Covid jab
No-deal Brexit would be worse for the UK economy than Covid-19, says Bank of England governor

Ireland
From opening windows to calling in the army for contact tracing – ten ideas from the Dáil on easing lockdown
Covid fines revealed: €150 penalty for attending house party and €80 sanction for not wearing masks in shops or on public transport
Woulfe row escalates as Opposition collapse key Dáil committee
'We have worked too hard to get Ireland out' - Joe Biden says 'we have to keep Irish border open' after Brexit
New CSO crime stats reveal Dublin is the worst area per capita in the country for thefts

Portugal
Cuban and Portuguese entrepreneurs sign business memorandum
Portugal lockdown rules explained
Elections for Presidency scheduled for January
Health Minister calls Portuguese to unite to avail SHS
Covid-19: Portugal Update, 24 November
Portugal entered a new state of emergency today for another 15 days
Travel quarantine period to reduce to 5 days in England
Retailers, catering with losses of 76% due to weekend lockdown
Covid 19: Portugal Update, 23 November

Spain
Peru positioned itself as Spain's third supplier of avocados in the first half of the year
Spanish holding working on 471.3-MWp solar project in Chile
Canary Islands struggle to cope with dramatic surge in migrants

France
EU grain sowing catches up after delays, too late for rapeseed -MARS
Total to suspend Donges refinery operations over COVID-19 impact
French users sue Muslim app over alleged military links
Fidel Castro is described as an inspiration in France
Macron Says France Overcame Peak of Coronavirus Epidemic's 2nd Wave
Anger in France over 'scandalous' dispersal of Paris migrants
French parliament gives initial approval to controversial security bill
Milestone for Notre-Dame as fire-damaged scaffolding cleared

Belgium
European Union said it would join forces with countries including Canada and Japan to push fellow World Trade Organization members to ease tariffs on medical equipment
EU announces latest vaccine contract with Moderna
Belgian citizens continue solidarity actions with Cuba despite Covid
Flemish government recognises care workers’ commitment with extra cash
Belgians not so eager to pay for online content

Netherlands
The Netherlands to share vaccines with the islands
Support for a coronavirus vaccine is waning in the Netherlands

Germany
Cuba launches new Havana cigar in Berlin
Tesla to Construct World’s Largest Battery Plant Near Berlin
Germany supports soup kitchen project to benefit five villages in Namibia

Denmark
Covid mink variant is “very likely extinct” in Denmark — but some areas may continue culling
US needs funding to match whole grain success of Denmark
Denmark sets new high in daily COVID-19 cases

Austria
Austrian, Swiss Alpine skiers to miss World Cup stop after testing positive for coronavirus
Austrian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Study Delivers Details for Superspreader Events Early in Pandemic

Switzerland
Global airline lobby IATA is working on a mobile app that will help travelers demonstrate their coronavirus-free status
Swiss police probe possible terror motive after 2 hurt in supermarket attack

Italy
Italy is short on healthcare workers but won't hire foreigners

Slovenia
Survey Finds Strong Support for Universal Basic Income in Slovenia
Slovenia's building permits up 19% m/m in October
Slovenian insurers 10-mo premiums up 3.23%

Croatia
Is the EU an accomplice to Croatian police brutality?
Innovative agri project aims to create 'digital tenants' in Croatia
Croatia to get new set of coronavirus measures which will remain in force until Christmas

Montenegro
Government's Public Sector Hiring Spree Rankles Montenegro's Next Rulers

Greece
Greece launches sale process for nickel producer Larco
Czech Republic Obliges Travellers From Greece to Present Negative PCR Test Results or Self-Isolate
General Strike In Greece On Thursday Will Disrupt Public Transport
Greece To Remain In Lockdown To 'save Christmas’

North Macedonia
North Macedonia May Legalize Marijuana To Boost Tourism
North Macedonia withdraws plans to invest in Bulgaria

Bulgaria
Bulgaria Tops Mortality Rate Ranking, GPs Join Battle with Pandemic
Survey: 40% of Bulgarians Believe that COVID-19 Is Biological Weapon
Budget 2021: National Health Insurance Fund Wil have BGN 5,3 Billion

Romania
At Francophonie Ministerial Conference, ForMin Aurescu highlights Romania's participation in OIF actions
Iohannis: Romania entered health crisis completely unprepared, PSD the main to blame
Iohannis: Ousting PSD from power switches can finally be permanent on December 6
'Emil Racovita' Institute for Study of Life in Extreme Conditions revived at Cluj Babes-Bolyai University
Iohannis: Romania has entered health crisis completely unprepared, with PSD main culprit

Hungary
‘Propaganda machine’: George Clooney takes aim at Hungarian media and officials who accused him of Soros links
Hungary: Planned election law change could hamper opposition
US President-Elect Biden Nominates Secretary of State With Hungarian Roots
Hungary to test Russian coronavirus vaccine
Hungary-High Debt Levels Remain A Major Weakness In The Mid-Term
Oxford University Vaccine Reserved by Hungary Has 70% Efficacy

Slovakia
Street protests as Slovakia marks the Velvet Revolution anniversary

Czech Republic
Czech nuclear plant expansion may be delayed amid concerns of opposition, secret services
Czech Premier Signals Delay in $7 Billion Nuclear Reactor Tender
Confidence in The Czech Economy Falls: Everyone's Pessimistic

Poland
Police using 'excessive violence' against peaceful protesters in Poland
Poland to test minks for coronavirus
Poland to keep hotels and restaurants closed during winter

Ukraine
Ukraine's security service detains ex-"LPR" sniper in Kharkiv
IMF criticizes Ukraine's tax policy
Zelensky announces new package of assistance to business in case of lockdown
Sniper wounded Ukrainian serviceman in Donbas
FTA between Ukraine, Israel to take effect on Jan 1, 2021 – Zelensky

Moldova
New President Boosts Moldova's European Path

Belarus
Key Belarus Opposition Figure Charged With Graft and Fraud
Belarus, Russia's Kaluga Oblast sign cooperation program for 2021-2023
CSTO countries discussing draft agreement on logistics of collective forces
Belarus-Vatican cooperation discussed
Lukashenko calls for continuous cooperation with Pakistan
Lukashenko receives credentials of ambassadors, Order of Malta representative
Belarus hits EU with tit-for-tat sanctions
Belarusian police introduce colour-coded torture system for detained protesters

Russia
Russia’s vaccine to be cheaper than rivals
Ice Storm in Russia’s Far East Linked to Climate Change
Russian Extreme Nationalists Rally Across Country in Midst of Pandemic
Russia’s ‘Pivot to Asia’ Encounters New Difficulties
Russia claims a US warship ran away after one of its destroyers threatened to ram it, but the US Navy says it didn't happen
Russia, Australia to drive global gold output growth – report

Lithuania
Latest COVID-19 cases in Baltics. 457 in Latvia, 1 169 in Lithuania, 204 in Estonia
Lithuania Makes Millions in First Sale of Seized Cryptocurrency
Lithuania's parliament OKs new PM, then closes due to virus
Lithuanian Leaders Thank Local Congressman
Lithuania Makes Millions in First Sale of Seized Cryptocurrency
Lithuania's parliament OKs new PM, then closes due to virus

Latvia
Latvian government supports minimal wage amount at EUR 500
Saeima: minimal income will not be allowed to be below EUR 109
Social protection expenditures in Latvia reach nearly five billion euros
Latvia’s Healthcare Minister urges residents to be quiet on Christmas
Latvian Saeima maintains reduced VAT for fruits, berries and vegetables

Estonia
Technology and the personal touch at Estonia Swissôtel
EDF considers expanding quarantine facilities as COVID-19 rates rise

Finland
Environment, Earth and Resources - Finland in a Nutshell: a Christmas lecture
Valmet to start co-determination negotiations for temporary lay-offs in Finland

Sweden
FM spokesman reacts to Sweden FM tweet
Zarif, Swedish counterpart discuss JCPOA
IKEA furnishes strong results despite pandemic
Sweden urges Iran not to execute researcher convicted of spying for Israel

Africa

Egypt
Egypt adds leading activist, politician to terror watch list
Egypt court to examine Mohammed Ramadan over "normalisation" photos
Egyptian Suspects in Murder of Italian Student Likely to Face In-Absentia Trial
Egypt backs Polisario Front, risks relations with Morocco
Egypt: Authorities escalate punishment of human rights defenders
Winter spike on horizon as Egyptians flout coronavirus restrictions

Libya
Labour Ministry calls on youth to join the ‘‘WeCode’’ champions project
IRINI inspects Libya-bound Turkish-flagged ship as part of UN Libya arms embargo, abandons inspection after Turkish objection
Libya talks focus on 'selection criteria' for future administration

Tunisia
Tunisian aviation delegation visits Benina airport assessing its readiness to receive Tunis Air flights
Tunisia, US hold naval exercise off Tunisian northern coast
Week of Italian Cuisine in the World kicks off in Tunisia
Tunisia: media reports protesters at El Douleb oil field

Algeria
Algerians outraged by Macron’s statements of support for Tebboune

Morocco
The Government cuts the quota of new Moroccan temporary women for the Huelva campaign by 30%
FLN deplores recent Morocco’s breach of ceasefire

Mauritania
Sahrawi Minister of Foreign Affairs received by his Mauritanian counterpart
President of Republic offers condolences on passing away of former Mauritanian president

Senegal
Cuban and Senegalese parliamentarians exchange views on Covid-19
UGA program to help improve food safety in Senegal

Liberia
UNHCR airlifts emergency aid for Ivorian refugees in Liberia
Liberian Government Urged to Make Education Inclusive, Accessible, Affordable and Gender Inclusive

Cote dIvoire
Mixed outlook for Ivory Coast cocoa farmers as Harmattan bears down

Ghana
BoG stays policy rate over deficit scare
Engineers & Planners launches cash offer for Cardinal Resources' interest in Ghana
Ghana national caught with 61 grams of cocaine
Finances organised for floating LNG facility in Ghana
Ghana Records 5033 Fire Outbreaks in 10 Months, 8 Percent Rise Over Last Year's Figure

Mali
AU special envoy to Mali, the Sahel quits

Nigeria
Nigerian Men's Involvement Seen as Key to Stopping Gender-Based Violence
South-South leaders insist on true federalism
CBN Retains Interest Rate at 11.5%

Sudan
Sudan Humanitarian Groups: Refugees Could Reach 200,000
Seven Sudanese Doctors Die from COVID-19 in 10 Days
Sudan Humanitarian Groups: Refugees Could Reach 200,000

Ethiopia
UN, Rights Groups Urge Ethiopia to Protect Civilians
Threat of major hostilities in Mekelle seriously imperils civilian lives, warns UN Rights Chief
Central Bank Suspends Accounts Opened in Tigray State
Desert Locust situation update - 24 November 2020 - Ethiopia

Somalia
Tropical Storm Gati weakens, leaving trail of destruction in Bari and Sanaag regions of Somalia
FAO and Somalia step up locust fight as hatching and hopper band formation continue in central area
Somalia: Ex-Leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to Chair Group of Presidential Aspirants
Cash-based assistance to support displaced families in Bardera - Somalia

Kenya
Kenya's LGBTQ Community Faces Increased Abuse During Pandemic
Kenya Doctors Threaten to Strike Over Lack of COVID Protections
Kenya: Health in Crisis as Yattani's No-Show Spoils Strike Talks
Kenya's LGBTQ Population Faces Increased Abuse During Pandemic
Kenya's LGBTQ Community Faces Increased Abuse During Pandemic
Kenya to upgrade personnel skills to boost tourism

Uganda
Uganda: Government intends to expand Soroti Fruit Factory
At least 45 people have been killed during Uganda protests
Can digital platforms help mitigate agricultural losses from COVID in Uganda?

Angola
Diamonds Tainted with Abuse Still Reaching International Market

Tanzania
Tanzania: Brace for Harder Times, Lissu Tells Opposition
Tanzania frees leader of opposition's youth wing
Tanzanian opposition leader demands justice after polls
Tanzania to respond to claims that Kenyan blocked from taking over as Coca-Cola CEO

Mozambique
Will Tanzania and Mozambique’s joint efforts stamp out Islamist insurgents?

Zimbabwe
All That Glitters is Not Gold: Turmoil in Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector
Turmoil, Violence Disrupt the Promise of Zimbabwe's Gold Mines
ICSAZ conference focuses on new normal

Namibia
Namibian Governor Calls for Action Against Gender-Based Violence
Belarus keen to step up economic cooperation with Namibia
Belarus, Namibia to set up committee on economic cooperation

South Africa
Fugitive Cleric Bushiri Now Wanted For Rape in South Africa
Judgment reserved in PP application for leave to appeal dismissal of bid to halt removal proceedings
'An economic and insurance disaster': The lockdown claims case that shook an industry
Regulator opens South African nuclear proposals for comment

Oceania

Australia
$500 million worth of Australia coal is anchored off Chinese ports
Victorian budget includes a new agriculture strategy to improve supply chain infrastructure
Passengers will need to be vaccinated for international flights, Australia's national carrier Qantas says
‘Drastic’, unprecedented end of China-Australia free trade deal unlikely
Palaszczuk opens Queensland border to Victorians, but warns against 'catastrophic' international opening
PM defends $4,000 per hour plane for former senator's OECD pitch
Australia turns softer on China, not wanting to lose economic interests after RCEP
Coal and gas lobbies take aim at NSW renewable energy plan

New Zealand
'Risk of a sharp correction': Reserve Bank's house price warning
Mortgage strain: The growing financial burden carried by over-65s
The flying kiwi: Why the NZ dollar keeps going up
'Worst downpour in years' possible for Auckland: Rain, wild winds to strike Nth Island

Papua New Guinea
PNG political crisis highlights reform possibilities