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Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the President

Tunisia released this Thursday prominent lawyer and human-rights advocate Sonia Dahmani

Cameroon’s 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs  

Cameroon expects its 2026 budget deficit to more than double due to a sharp rise in spending

SA’s Eskom finalises Kusile contract dispute as utility records ratings upgrade

South Africa’s power producer, Eskom, has resolved a long-running commercial dispute with the Stefanutti Stocks Basil Read Joint Venture (SSBR), bringing an end to one of the last major legacy contractual issues at Kusile Power Station. 

SA producer inflation rises to 2.9% y/y in October

South Africa’s (SA) producer inflation was at 2.9% year on year

Nigeria President security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police, army

Nigeria declared a nationwide security emergency

SA university launches African Genomics short course

University of Cape Town in South Africa has launched the inaugural African Genomics Short Course