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Jordan rises to 60th in 2026 Global Innovation Index

Jordan ranked 60th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index and fifth in the Arab world. A ministry statement reported by Petra said the country rose five places from the previous year.

Jordan News Agency (Petra), reporting a Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship statement1 min read
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Fiscal Policy

Tenenkou residents seek action on high transport and food costs

A local meeting in Tenenkou reported a CFA 18,000 fare to Bamako, up from CFA 7,000–8,000, and a 100-kilogram millet sack now above CFA 30,000 compared with CFA 15,000 weeks earlier. Subcommittees were asked to propose prices for several goods and transport services.

Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)2 min read
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Infrastructure

Pakistan plans one-door centre for port services in Karachi

The maritime minister directed officials to speed up a unit intended to provide port businesses with government services under one roof.

Press Information Department, Government of Pakistan1 min read
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Agriculture

Kolondièba consultation identifies barriers in livestock, fisheries and aquaculture

Local authorities, technical services and civil-society representatives met in Kolondièba on 2–3 October to identify constraints, investment priorities and reforms for livestock, fishing and aquaculture. The findings are intended to inform Mali’s national sector review.

Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)2 min read
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Infrastructure

Ekiti awards solar-borehole contract for Iloro, Ayegbaju and Iyeni

Ekiti State’s rural water agency recorded a ₦28,136,861.50 solar-powered borehole rehabilitation contract with Sparkling Imperium Concepts Ltd, for Iloro, Ayegbaju and Iyeni in Ire Ekiti. The registry gives an award date of 2026-10-02; it does not establish that works are complete or the amount has been paid.

Ekiti State Open Contracting Data Standard procurement registry2 min read
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Energy

Kayes gasoline stocks rise while diesel reserves fall sharply

A regional trade directorate reported that gasoline stocks in Mali’s Kayes region rose 76.6% to 3.10 million litres, while diesel stocks fell 54.23% to 496,125 litres as officials warned of supply pressure.

Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)1 min read
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Agriculture

Mali sets up national coordination for its livestock security strategy

Mali’s livestock minister opened the first session of a national steering committee for a strategy to secure and stabilize transhumant herds. Its 2025–29 action plan is budgeted at CFA 8 billion, including a planned CFA 1 billion allocation for 2027.

Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)2 min read
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Business

Mauritania’s investment agency reports MRU 4.13 billion in declared first-half investment

Mauritania’s Investment Promotion Agency reported MRU 4.13 billion in declared investment and 782 planned direct jobs for the first half of 2026 at its board session on 1 October. The figures are agency activity and declared plans, not realized investment or jobs.

Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania (APIM)2 min read
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