Americas

Canada
Ten ex-MPs who served less than two years eligible for at least $93,000 in severance: analysis
Ontario health units preparing for COVID vaccinations of kids aged five to 11
Military leaders saw pandemic as unique opportunity to test propaganda on Canadians, report says
Vale halts production after 39 workers trapped in Totten mine in Canada
Hudbay reaches agreement with unions in Manitoba

USA
President Biden rolls up sleeve for Covid booster
Republicans Vote to Block Gov't Funding, Debt Limit Bill Just Days Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Would-be Ronald Reagan assassin John Hinckley Jr. granted unconditional release
Pfizer launches mRNA flu vaccine trial
Facebook pauses Instagram children's app after criticism
State Department Spokesperson Tests Positive for COVID-19
US Homicides Increased Nearly 30% in 2020, FBI Reports
Biden Preparing Rival to China's Belt & Road in Latin America
U.S. successfully flight tests Raytheon hypersonic weapon - Pentagon
Kidnapping, assassination and a London shoot-out: Inside the CIA's secret war plans against WikiLeaks
Ford to add 10,800 jobs making electric vehicles, batteries
Coal prices are booming but US miners struggle to boost output

Mexico
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives in Mexico to discuss bilateral, trade and investment coope
POLL-Mexico's central bank seen hiking interest rate to 4.75%
US via Mexico, UK via Switzerland, how to make the most of quaran-tourism
U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update

Guatemala
Haitian migrant sports 'Biden-Harris' shirt as thousands more converge at Guatemala-Mexico border

Honduras
Honduras' agricultural sector is still dealing with the consequences of Eta and Iota

Costa Rica
The pandemic accentuated the fall in Costa Rican melon exports

Panama
US Security Adviser begins a tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Panama

Cuba
Cuba with 6,632 Covid-19 cases and 52 deaths Monday
As Cubans’ needs mount, grassroots groups step in

Haiti
Why are Haitians leaving Chile for the US?
'They will not stop me': Haitians stuck in Colombia keep sights on US
Haitian migrants, climate talks at the UNGA, and an Oxfam puzzle

Venezuela
Venezuela: Mexico Dialogues Between Govt and Opposition Advance
Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Announces New Digital Bolivar Currency
Wang Yi: Venezuela issue should be resolved by its people through dialogue

Colombia
Outlines on Colombia´s panorama for 2022
Colombia's President welcomes US Government delegation
Thousands of Haitian Migrants Remain Stranded in Colombia
Opposition in Colombia seeks to ratify Escazú Agreement
At least 10 FARC dissidents killed in Colombia bombing, military says
Colombia's ICA warns of the presence of a disease in potato crops in the department of Nariño

Ecuador
US Security Adviser begins a tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Panama
Aurania Resources intersects "significant" silver-zinc mineralization at its Lost Cities-Cutucu project in Ecuador
World Council's EIP first year success in Peru and Ecuador
This Scientist Helps Andean Forests And Ecuador’s Women In STEM

Peru
Peru Considers Nationalization of Camisea Gas Field
Central Bank: Peru's construction sector up 20.2% in July 2021
Peru's First Lady participates in launch of strategy to speed up adoption of minors
Peru: Minister Boluarte announces new programs to fight poverty
Peru: COVID-19 vaccination of 21 and 22-year-olds began today
Peru's Gov't in favor of any renegotiation, but it must observe rule of law
Peru road blockades force MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine
Peruvian fruit & vegetable exports exceed US$2.8 billion in 1H 2021

Bolivia
Four factors set the agenda for reactivating tourism in Bolivia

Brazil
Bolsonaro fetes thousand days in Government amid crisis
Sugar prices rise before cautious investors
Deaths from Unknown Causes Jump 30% in the Covid Pandemic
Queiroga Suffers Low Point as Head of Brazil's Ministry of Health as He Clings to His Position with Support of Bolsonarism
Brazil might get nuclear-powered submarines even before Australia

Paraguay
Paraguay on the brink as historic drought depletes river, its life-giving artery
Paraguayan meat production set to achieve historic profits in 2021
Paraguay crushes 1.83 million mt of soybean in Jan-Aug: chamber

Argentina
InvestBA helps push Buenos Aires onto international stage
Aníbal Fernández hints at measures to tackle drug violence surge in Rosario

Chile
Chile, Uruguay to cooperate on dealing with cancer, obesity, Covid
International community concerned over xenophobia in Chile
Chile cenbank to decide on roll-out of digital currency in 2022
Chile to lift state of emergency as vaccines beat back COVID infections
Fonterra divesting from Chile after thirty years operations
New season of Chilean cherries will soon enter Chinese market

Asia

Japan
Fully vaccinated travelers to Japan to be eligible for shorter quarantine
Despite COVID-19’s lingering impact, Japan sticks to 2030 tourism target
Japan panel approves second drug for mildly ill COVID-19 patients
Japan expected to let COVID-19 state of emergency expire this week
How to retire in Japan decades earlier than you think
Japanese tea producers feel pinch amid pandemic
Japan issues 1st gender bonds to promote female empowerment, education

N. Korea
DPRK researcher lashes out at hostile US blockade against Cuba
DPRK Fires 'Unidentified Projectile' Moments Before Envoy Speaks at UN General Assembly - Reports

S. Korea
South Korea to consider banning dog meat consumption

Mongolia
China and Russia step in to assist Mongolia with fuel shortage
Mongolian fifth mobile operator ONDO bags license
Moutai Adds $32 Billion to Market Value on Best Day in Six Years

China
Chinese cities seize Evergrande presales to block potential misuse of funds
'An incident of political persecution': How China is framing the Meng affair
Britain Warns Citizens of Hong Kong Extradition Threat
Beijing to Reduce ‘Non-Medically Necessary’ Abortions
Nickel price tumbles on China’s power crunch
Why Hong Kong will find it tough to buy more Covid-19 jabs
China’s power shortage turns dire as traffic lights fail, homes fall dark

Taiwan
British Warship Plows Through Taiwan Strait Amid Beijing-Taipei Tensions

Philippines
Lawyer says Ong won’t cooperate with Senate in Pharmally probe
Internet is new battleground to check false narratives on Marcos regime – commission
DA to probe flooding of cheap imported carrots in markets
Alliance of Health Workers rejects allowance system proposed by DOH

Vietnam
Vietnam shares entrepreneurship experience with Algeria
Vietnam considers mutual recognition of ‘vaccine passports’ amid COVID-19
Vietnam gets 1.3 million more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
Residents enjoy shopping at makeshift market in Ho Chi Minh City
Torrential rain persists across Vietnam
Flood kills 1 person, swamps nearly 3,400 houses in north-central Vietnam
Vietnamese dragon fruit gains popularity in Australia

Laos
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos meet on boosting ties

Thailand
COVID-19 complex in Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand
Thailand And Bangladesh Hope To Sign FTA To Boost Trade
Thailand's first 'virtual influencer' is a 21-year-old woman powered by AI

Cambodia
Active cases surge as Cambodia records highest daily new case total since July
Tanker Crew Caught in the Middle After Cambodia's Offshore Oil Debacle
Top Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao leaders discuss cooperation orientations at Hanoi meeting

Malaysia
Economists: New taxes possible to enable RM400b budget for 2021-2025 development while keeping deficits low
Health Ministry reports 258 new Covid-19 fatalities, including 75 brought-in-dead cases
Sarawak governor’s birthday do from Oct 8-10, says local minister
National Recovery Council chairman: Interstate travel expected to be permitted from October

Singapore
S'pore contributes AstraZeneca vaccine and medical supplies to Thailand

Indonesia
Papua PON: spectators required to get fully vaccinated
Papua PON: People cheer Torch Relay in Biak Numfor
Minister Plate urges older adults to get vaccinated

Myanmar
ERC inaugurates phase 2 of service projects in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
In western Myanmar, conflict creates new dangers for women
“Killing informants is cool”: how a Myanmar hipster became a guerrilla fighter
Unusual UN meet to close without Taliban, Myanmar speeches

Bangladesh
Will Bangladesh Recognize the Taliban Regime? – The Diplomat
Restoring rivers in Bangladesh is a continuous struggle
Consultancy contract signed between India & Bangladesh for a new railway line from Bogura to Sirajganj

Nepal
Nepal, India agree to further promote existing cooperation between countries
Nepal Opposition continues to obstruct House proceedings
Former Nepal Olympic Committee President Rana dies at 85

India
Indian Farmers Block Roads and Railways in Nationwide Protest
Indian ambassador visiting Vitebsk
Punjab govt carries Capt’s ‘baggage’
IAF questions jurisdiction of cops to probe rape case
BJP claims attack on Dilip on Didi turf, EC seeks report
2,000-yr-old Meerut find may lead to ‘lost’ Ashoka pillar site
Chin Residents Flee to India After Fighting by Myanmar Forces And Local Militias
Indian Business Delegation to Tanzania announced

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka arrests Tamil MP for commemorating separatist rebel
Sri Lanka, British ministers discuss trade, investment, and domestic reconciliation process

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
Imran Khan Urges West Against Blaming Pakistan For 'Unwinnable' Afghan War Yesterday
Govt in contact with Interpol over threatening emails to NZ team: Rashid
Lahore woman sentenced to death for claiming to be prophet
Federal, provincial govts need to work in tandem to resolve Karachi issues: PM Imran
Senior US official to visit Pakistan, India after Taliban takeover
Important to incentivise Taliban so that they fulfil promises, says Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Afghanistan
Anti-Taliban social media users delete accounts
Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse
Afghanistan, Myanmar Skip UN General Assembly
Experts Slam US For Human Rights Violations In Afghanistan
Taliban bans hairdressers from shaving, trimming beards
Inside the Afghanistan airlift: Split-second decisions, relentless chaos drove historic military mission

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan to host Days of Culture of Belarus
Kazakh Activist Abishev Again Granted Early Release
Kazakhstan reports 1878 new coronavirus cases
Ambassador of Kazakhstan meets with acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan
Joint-Venture and Acquisition of an Indirect Subsidiary in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan sees increase in use of plastic cards

Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz president returns law on emergency situations in economy with objections
President Zhaparov receives Investment Minister Shykmamatov
Sadyr Zhaparov promises fair parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan
Tajikistan National Bank Enlists Fantom, Orienbank to Help Develop CBDC
Tajikistan urged not to interfere in Afghanistan internal matters

Turkmenistan
Zhaparov congratulates Berdimukamedow on 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence

Uzbekistan
Enter Engineering, thyssenkrupp to tackle Tebinbulak iron ore deposit in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Can Halve Poverty by Creating More and Better Jobs

Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan Plans To Lure Azerbaijani Investors To Finance Renewable Energy Projects
Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament takes part in Remembrance Day ceremony in Kazakhstan

Iran
Iran's nuclear program has crossed 'all red lines': Israel PM
Iranian nuclear program at a 'watershed moment' -- PM
Tehran faces UN rap over atom secrets
Iran’s Nuclear Program at ‘Watershed’ Moment, Bennett Warns UN General Assembly

Iraq
Iraqi deported from Estonia after crossing into Latvia from Belarus
‘Iraq WMDs’ Architect John Bolton Claims Terrorists Could Get Nukes in Wake of US Afghan Pullout
With dozens of types of grapes, farmers in Duhok hope to export products
Iraqi FM calls for extradition of terrorist families with foreign citizenship
Kurdish woman loses Icelandic parliament seat after recount

Syria
Syrian Foreign Minister Urges Turkey, US to Withdraw Troops at UNGA
Syria coronavirus spike sees hospitals reach capacity
UN issues new Syria war death toll, says 350 000 is an ‘undercount’

Turkey
Finland's Huhtamaki wraps up acquisition of Turkish packaging firm Elif
Turkey: new Cuban bar-restaurant opens in Istanbul
‘Ancestor’ of Mediterranean mosaics discovered in Turkey
Turkish defence industry out to seduce Kigali
Turkey, Uzbekistan to ‘work together on Afghanistan’
Turkish researcher claims spinach can accelerate wound healing

Lebanon
Beirut port blast probe suspended for a second time
Lebanon blast probe suspended for second time

Israel
Israeli PM Bennett Accuses Iran of Seeking to Dominate Mideast 'Under Nuclear Umbrella'
Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind
Empty speech to empty hall: Bennett UN address mocked by Likud, rapped by Meretz
Netanyahu the elephant in Bennett’s UN room, even when it comes to Palestinians

Palestine
Israel releases Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar from prison
Large explosives cache belonging to Hamas cell said found in West Bank town
Palestinian division goes far beyond Fatah-Hamas ‘split’

Jordan
Survey sheds light on non-communicable diseases in Jordan

Oman
Omani researcher finds new way to identify asymptomatic COVID-19
India, Oman ink pact to boost maritime security cooperation
Vaccination for expats: Meeting held to decide centres in Oman

Bahrain
The Minister of Civil Aviation of the Arab Republic of Egypt meets the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Cairo
Bahrain Slams Al Shabab Suicide Bombing in Somalia

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia agrees $630m international deal for new sewage plants
Ambitious plans unveiled for luxury new Saudi mountain resort
Saudi-linked SoftBank invests heavily in Israel
Biden’s national security adviser Sullivan travels to Saudi Arabia, UAE

U. A. E.
Africa Oil Week Set to Host First-Ever In-Person Event in Dubai
Goldman Sachs projects $90 oil if winter is colder than normal
UAE: Union Coop fresh products sales top $7.8 mln

Yemen
More than 60 killed as Yemen rebels inch towards key city
Scores killed in fierce fighting over Yemen's strategic city of Marib

Europe

United Kingdom
Boris Johnson prepares to call in army as panic buying drains UK petrol pumps
Petrol crisis will end within days, predict fuel providers
UK tax violation Billionaire, Wise founder fined
NHS Hospitals axe social distancing rule in bid to treat more patients
Drugs in river at UK's Glastonbury music festival harming fish: scientists

Ireland
Scott Morrison yet to decide whether to attend COP26 climate conference in Glasgow
Concern over Ireland’s water quality in Government, Minister says

Portugal
Portugal ranked 19th in EU for daily cases
Portugal's cod quota up 168%
Portugal: Teachers concerned about mental health
New rules for Portugal from 1 October
Portugal's ruling Socialists lead in local elections but lose Lisbon

Spain
Catalonia Continues Negotiations Despite Puigdemont's Arrest
"More specialties being planted in Spain every year"
Experts say worst of the pandemic is over in Spain, but warn coronavirus is here to stay
Thailand to seek combined 3.35 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Spain, Hungary
Mangoes are upcoming and doing well in Spain

France
Privinvest patrol boat deal broker to publish tell-all book in Paris
Emmanuel Macron egged by protester shouting ‘vive la revolution’

Belgium
End of Covid job schemes still leaves US, EU and UK short of workers
ECB urges to buy energy for Europe
EU reviewing data on Moderna's COVID-19 booster shot
“Flanders must become the champion of the post-corona era”, says Flemish PM

Netherlands
Hague Prosecutor Seeking to Resume Afghan War Crimes Probe
Dutch Prime Minister 'targeted for kidnapping by drug gangs': reports
Tipico hit with €530,000 fine in the Netherlands
Fewer homicides in 2020, but more young people killed
Hacker attack hampers launch of Covid-19 passport in the Netherlands
Dutch PM given extra security amid fears of drug gang attack
Fewer tourists head for the Netherlands, down 73% on pre-Covid 2019

Germany
Germany and World Food Programme to Provide Cash Assistance to Support Recovery of Vulnerable Cambodian Families Affected by Covid
Scholz and Social Democrats win tight German election
German Elections: Does CDU Have Any Chance of Forming Coalition With Greens & Free Democrats?
Germany's Social Democrats Win Election After Gaining 25.7% of Votes
Kremlin Wants 'Continuity' in Russian-German Ties
Germany's Social Democrats win election but uncertainty beckons
Merkel makes final push for successor in Germany's knife-edge elections
Volkswagen’s truck division Traton said third-quarter sales will be significantly lower

Denmark
Denmark Warns Operators to Advertise Machine Winnings Properly

Austria
Party of Covid vaccine sceptics wins seats in Austria’s regional parliament
Communists win local election in Austria's second largest city
Austria freeway junction gets refurbished by Mammoet - Construction

Switzerland
Credit Suisse dumped Evergrande exposure last year on risk fears

Slovenia
Slovenia's SIJ extends maturity of loan taken from majority shareholder
Slovenia's Krka own shareholdings exceed 5.0%
Brilliant dashcam fireball videos help scientists find 3 meteorites in Slovenia

Croatia
AWS to open data center design facility in Croatia
Merkury Market takes over Emmezeta stores in Croatia, Serbia for 120 mln euro ($140 mln) – report
Croatia's Varteks sells real estate asset to supermarket chain Spar

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia's ERS in talks with Hungary's Lugos Renewables for Trebinje PV plant construction

Serbia
Serbian Troops Monitoring Situation at Serbia-Kosovo Border Amid Protests
Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia face Sarajevo challenge
Serbian Patriarch 'In Danger During Protest': Montenegrin Deputy PM

Kosovo
Northern Kosovo situation sparks international response
Albania Defends Kosovo's Sovereignty

Montenegro
Montenegro: Security and Defence Committee discusses events in Cetinje on September 4th and 5th

Albania
Nature campaigners urge Albania to stop hydropower plants
Albania's Vaccine Hesitancy Issue Visible in Decline

Greece
Earthquake on Greek island of Crete levels buildings
Strong earthquake rattles Greek island of Crete
The Day Kapodistrias, the First Leader of Modern Greece, was Killed

North Macedonia
Census in N. Macedonia Is Not about Mere Statistics, Ethnic Minorities' Rights Are at Stake Too
Macedonia approves 15-year fire service agreement with Northfield Center
Census in N. Macedonia Is Not about Mere Statistics

Bulgaria
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 496 New Cases, 40 Dead in Last 24h
Bulgarian Bus, Taxi Drivers, Restaurant Keepers Cancel Protests Scheduled for 28 September
Ursula von der Leyen Sets off for BalkanTour

Romania
Romania’s COVID-19 daily case count rises by 5,655

Hungary
Hungary's melon farmers unable to sell their fruits
PM Orbán: Hungarians Can Only Survive as Christians, Each New Church 'Bastion in Nation's Struggle for Freedom and Greatness'
Central Bank Welcomes Moody's Decision to Upgrade Hungary's Rating
Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Meddling Amid Budapest's 15-Year Contract for Gas Supplies With Russia

Slovakia
Fear of Covid vaccines behind low vaccination rate in Slovakia
What Slovaks shouldn’t forget when they dream of the perfect foreigner
Green pass is not enough. Some people will need to take a test when going to hospitals

Czech Republic
Czech tourist murdered in Colombia, local police investigating
Czech Republic to procure Israeli-made air defenses to replace old Soviet gear
Czech Statehood Day sees shops closed for Tuesday's national holiday
Mobile data market not competitive, says Czech regulator

Poland
Poland says it found evidence of extremism on migrants' phones
Man in Poland gets 25-year sentence for murder, cannibalism
Three regions in Poland repeal ‘LGBT-free’ declarations

Ukraine
Kyiv disappoined with Budapest's decision to sign contract with Russia for supply of gas bypassing Ukraine, shifts meeting of intergovt commission, to apply to EC – MFA
USAID launches project to improve local govt efficiency in Ukraine
Ukrainian issues absent in agenda of PACE autumn session - MP Vasylenko
Ukraine holds military drills with U.S. forces, NATO allies
Ukrainian detained in the Netherlands on suspicion of transporting illegal migrants

Belarus
Lukashenko describes migration situation as a humanitarian disaster
Jailed Belarus Protest Leader Wins Top Rights Award
Free Speech a ‘Core Value,’ YouTube CEO Says After Blocking Russian Opposition Videos
Belarus Denounces Foreign Military Deployment Near Its Borders
Belarus condemns its western neighbors for migrant killings

Russia
5 neo-Nazis plotting terror attacks arrested in Russia´s Ufa - FSB
Statisticians Claim Half of Pro-Kremlin Votes in Duma Elections Were False
Russia needs contingency plan to respond to risks like coronavirus pandemic
Russia boosts online monitoring tools in clampdown on banned content

Georgia
As Crackdown Intensifies, Russian Emigres Find Refuge in Georgia
Potato prices in Georgia higher than last year

Lithuania
China's Xiaomi hires expert over Lithuania censorship claim
Belarusian top diplomat accuses Poland, Lithuania, Latvia of lies over ‘hybrid war’ claims
US-Born Lithuanian Archbishop Elected President of European Bishops’ Council
Lithuania strong on renewables and recycling - must do better on transport, agriculture and emissions reductions, says OECD

Estonia
Rail Baltica Estonia chief: the project will not be ready by 2026
Estonian survey: High electricity price brings opposition to EU climate policy
Poor conditions cut MS Estonia official investigation rival dive short
Rail Baltica project deadline in Estonia put back to end of decade

Finland
Belgium: Cofinimmo adds in Spain and Finland while recycles in France to add to healthcare pot
CashMagnet completes M&A spree across Finland and the UK
Finland Reports Widespread Espionage Around Politics, High Tech
Ministry for Foreign Affairs strengthens the network of Finland's missions abroad and invests in measures promoting the availability of skilled labour

Sweden
Sweden, Denmark and Norway sign a defence cooperation agreement
Electric car maker Polestar to go public via $20bn Spac deal

Norway
Norway, Russia reap rewards from Europe's flexible gas market

Iceland
Iceland elects Europe’s first women-majority parliament

Africa

Egypt
Egypt: Businessmen behind bars for resisting security agency demands
UN rights body should ensure scrutiny for abuses in Egypt

Libya
Libya: Inhumane Treatment of Migrants - the EU Is 'Complicit' Says Filmmaker
Libya: Vote of No Confidence Creates Tension
HoR Speaker Ageela Saleh attempts to make up lost political ground after government vote-of-no-confidence
Ageela Saleh hands Aldabaiba huge PR victory – Tripoli Friday demonstration calls for parliament’s downfall: Report and analysis
Today’s HoR session postponed until next week – more time needed to prepare parliamentary election law
46 members renew call to UNSMIL for an LPDF emergency session in or outside Libya

Tunisia
Political Crisis As Tunisians Protest President's 'Power Grab'
Tunisia: Authorities Lock Down Coastal Area in La Palma as Lava Approaches Sea
Tunisia FM tells UN emergency measures aim to ensure 'democracy'
Thousands rally against Tunisian president's 'coup'
Mass protest as Tunisia political crisis escalates
Canada should speak out about the threat to Tunisia’s democracy

Algeria
Algerians Denounce Algeria's Human Rights Abuses Before UN Headquarters
Algeria's OAIC back for November shipment wheat
Algeria's Medical Schools Start Final Phase of Curriculum Reform
Algeria aims to reduce wheat imports this year
Algeria - Bouteflika Brother Corruption Trial Delayed

Morocco
Algerian official warns of further measures against Morocco

Senegal
Sufi pilgrims descend on Senegals holy city

Liberia
Post-coup, new ArcelorMittal-Monrovia deal problematic for iron explorers

Ghana
Bank of Ghana holds key interest rate at 13.5%
Ghana Holds Rate Amid “Balanced” Growth and Inflation Outlook
We'll not allow 'old man' Akufo-Addo misuse Ghana's resources – Akandoh

Burkina Faso
Informal workers in Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso have been hit harder by COVID-19

Mali
Mali could delay post-coup elections, interim PM says
Mali appreciates IRCS for quality health services
France Says Mali Must Stick to Election Timetable
Mali's elephants show how people and nature can share space in a complex world

Nigeria
Arrests Made Following Kidnapping of Nigerian Schoolchildren
2023 : Northern governors reject rotation of presidency, back federal government on VAT
$200m Loot: Why Nigerian govt is keeping mum on identities of looters —Malami
Troops repel attack, eliminate scores of terrorists/bandits in Sokoto — Official
Gunmen kill 34 people in northwest Nigeria: local govt

Sudan
Sudan Thwarts Coup Attempt, But Is Horn of Africa Under Control?
Sudan ruling body chief pledges reforms to army
Operators jockey for Red Sea port contracts

South Sudan
Election No Silver Bullet - South Sudan Needs a New Vision

Somalia
Cultural Renewal For Somalia As National Theatre Reopens
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Says At Least 15 Kenyan Soldiers Killed in Lamu Attack
Somalia's Humanitarian Crisis Is Also an Environmental One
China Sends New Fleet On Somalia for Escort Mission

Kenya
Kenya: Hope as Covid-19 Infections Fall in September
Tullow Oil explores its way out of the doldrums
Kenya Censors Another Gay-Themed Film
Kenya Stocks Five-Month Rally Loses Steam on Global Risk Outlook

Uganda
Uganda loosens anti-coronavirus restrictions as pandemic ebbs
Afghan refugees might complicate Ugandan politics
The Uganda Govt Isn't Fairly Treating Its Diaspora

Congo, DR
The unseen hands at play in US ruling against DRC in Dig Oil award
Rights groups demand release of Congo journalist over terrorism charges
Namibia: DRC Has Till Month-End to Pay for Quota

Rwanda
Germany Now Permits Entry for Travellers From Chile, Kuwait & Rwanda
Burial of Rwandan Genocide Architect in France Stirs Protests
Rwanda: Activists Protest Against Burial in France of Genocide Architect Bagosora

Tanzania
Tanzania: Zanzibar VP Wants Tanga Port Promoted
Tanzania to receive 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from China
Tanzania: PM Urges Financial Institutions to Emulate NMB's Health Initiative

Malawi
Malawi: Witnesses Testify in U.S.$1,2 Million NBS Bank Fraud
Malawi: Free Electricity Connection Programme to Start With 126,000 People

Mozambique
SADC Troops Kill 17 Terrorists in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado

Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: 84% of Public Resources Not Shared Equally - Report
Police Ambush SA Bound Bus, Impound Smuggled Good Worth Thousands of Rands
Villagers don’t have title to communal land: Chinese miners
We live in unjust society it promotes the wicked; persecutes the innocent- Jacob Ngarivhume

Namibia
Namibia: Treasury Mulls Over Offering Sustainability, Green Bonds

South Africa
Election 2021: Ramaphosa pledges rigorous vetting of mayoral candidates to avoid party's past failures
ANC launches manifesto: 'We have not always put the best people in government' - Ramaphosa
Basic income grant could have 'huge, unintended consequences' - business body
South Africa: CGA learns that state port authority is broke due to corruption

Oceania

Australia
Naval Group vows to claw back millions for cancelled submarine deal
Australia’s prime minister yet to commit to attending UN climate summit
Glencore entertains offers for CSA copper mine
Iron ore miners lure workers to outback with resort-style living
Hydrogen Council urges govt for Net Zero Fund

New Zealand
New Zealand murders: Expats set up support network for struggling SA immigrants
Auckland warehouse fires destroys 35,000 cartons of bananas