Business
Sisi discusses Egypt investment cooperation with Dangote
President Sisi discussed potential cooperation in energy, fertilizers, chemicals and cement in Egypt with Aliko Dangote, who also chairs the Africa Business Leaders Initiative.
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Business
Ethiopia manufacturing capacity use reaches 69.2 percent
The State Minister of Industry said utilization rose to 69.2 percent and import substitution saved nearly USD 5.9 billion in foreign exchange in the past fiscal year.
Health
Brazil removes age and gender limits for digital mammography coverage
An ANS rule took effect on October 1, requiring private health plans to cover digital mammography when medically indicated, regardless of age or gender.
Health
Brazil signs agreement to expand immunoglobulin supplies
The Hemobrás–Tiantan Bio cooperation covers supply of the plasma-derived medicine and prospective technology transfer.
Government
DR Congo and France announce more than €1.3 million justice project for survivors
The governments signed an intention declaration for support to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, including legal clinics and access to reparations.
Infrastructure
DR Congo launches 25 kilometres of urban roadworks in Beni
The North Kivu military governor launched government-funded asphalting works; the stated project scope includes drainage and road-base preparation.
Business
Egypt opens EGP 1 billion fund for distressed factories
Industry Minister Khaled Hashem invited factories seeking to resume production to apply to the Distressed Factories Restructuring Fund. The fund was established jointly by the Central Bank and the ministry.
Energy
Brazil produced more than 6 million barrels of oil equivalent a day in August
ANP data showed output rose 2.6% from July; pre-salt oil and gas made up 82.6% of the total.
Economy
Bolsa Família recipients accounted for 85% of net formal job growth
An FGV study based on Caged records found program recipients filled 85.18% of net formal jobs added between early 2023 and July 2026.
Climate
Brazil agencies project contrasting regional rainfall under El Niño
A multi-agency outlook dated October 1 points to above-average rainfall in the South and below-average rainfall across much of north-central Brazil in October–December 2026.
Economy
Brazil’s Susep expands insurance anti-money-laundering rules
The new resolution takes effect on 1 January 2027.
Infrastructure
Kinshasa governor reports road and waste targets in provincial programme
Daniel Bumba told lawmakers that more than 160 kilometres of roads had been completed and more than 600 kilometres were under construction, alongside a city revenue overhaul.