[Leadership] The naira enters November on firm ground, backed by higher crude prices, a four-year high in oil output and a sharp rise in external reserves.

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has said the settlement of legacy financial obligations in Nigeria's electricity sector is helping to restore confidence among key stakeholders and strengthen the foundation for a more stable power market.

[Vanguard] *Raise prime rates in 8 sectors, cut maximum rates *Agric, construction, manufacturing face higher rates *Analysts warn of delayed impact of CBN rate cuts

[Premium Times] The PCC says some commentaries reproduced Mr Tinubu's campaign promise without including the part that he would give Nigerians adequate reasons if his administration failed to fulfil the estimated billing commitment before seeking re-election.

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[Vanguard] Colonial legacy remains central to growing calls for economic justice in Nigeria, as Pan-African scholars, politicians and human rights advocates argue that the country's present development challenges cannot be fully understood without examining the economic structures established under British rule.

[This Day] Abuja -- The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) has said that President Bola Tinubu has not deviated from the 2023 campaign pledge to fix electricity.

[This Day] Jos -- National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the ongoing reconstruction of the Akwanga-Jos section of the Trans-Sahara Superhighway as a landmark infrastructure project that will transform economic activities, improve security and deepen national integration across Nigeria.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Upper House of Parliament has reviewed proposed amendments to the Central Bank Law and continued deliberations on legislation to establish a national environmental management authority.

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has confirmed the retirement of its Group Chief Financial Officer, Calib Cassim, adding that he will continue to serve in an acting capacity.

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu's proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing plan has renewed concerns over Nigeria's debt sustainability, accountability for previous loans and the economic benefits Nigerians stand to gain from additional borrowing.

[Leadership] The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for an independent investigation into suspected AI-generated photographs and alleged manipulation of personal data in the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) preliminary Register of Voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.

[Nyasa Times] Malawian fuel transporters have welcomed President Peter Mutharika's claim that the country's fuel shortages stem from transport and logistics problems rather than a lack of fuel at the ports.

[Nyasa Times] President Peter Mutharika has blamed Malawi's fuel shortage on logistics and promised that blackouts will end by December, in a government-released interview recorded at State House.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries vulnerable to climate change are diverting significant public resources towards debt repayments at the expense of climate action, food security and investments in resilience, according to new reports by ActionAid.

[This Day] Nigeria is not a country short of opportunities. Across its states and economic sectors, there are infrastructure projects waiting to be developed, agricultural value chains capable of supporting greater productivity, businesses seeking opportunities to expand and communities whose economic prospects could be transformed by well-directed investment. From the possibilities of industrial development to the growing interest in technology, trade and renewable energy, the country's economic potential remains

[New Times] Public servants found responsible for financial losses or damage to public institutions will be required to compensate the affected entities within 30 days of receiving written notification or through reasonable instalments.

[RFI] The third Russia-Africa Summit took place in Moscow this week, with 48 African nations sending delegations. It comes as Moscow grapples with sanctions and isolation over its Ukraine offensive, while African governments turn to it for security assistance. However, geopolitical analyst Priyal Singh tells RFI that despite this, Russia still lags behind China in its influence on the continent.

[allAfrica] LPG investment is Africa's defining downstream opportunity over the next two decades. The window to act is open now.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released shipments of solar cells manufactured at a Japanese company's facility in Ethiopia following a review of its supply chain documentation, SolarQuarter reported.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopian Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kindu Gezu has called for closer regional cooperation and dialogue on maritime security, saying Ethiopia's return to a seaport is inevitable and requires stronger engagement with neighboring countries.

[New Dawn] The ongoing construction of two overpass bridges along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town has sparked a political dispute between supporters of former President George Manneh Weah's Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's ruling Unity Party (UP), with both sides claiming credit for the Chinese-funded infrastructure project.

[allAfrica] When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda this November, they will confront rising trade tensions, geopolitical shocks and supply chain disruption alongside longstanding challenges, such as high debt, limited affordable finance, climate exposure and poor connectivity.

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has invited Russian companies and investors to explore business opportunities in Mozambique, particularly in mechanized agriculture, industry, energy, infrastructure and the blue economy.

[Nyasa Times] Blantyre City Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has refused to back down over his controversial role at fuel stations, insisting he is the only thing standing between desperate motorists and chaos.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has asked the Legislature to accept the draft fiscal 2027 budget a week late, on Nov. 6. He said the Finance Ministry could meet the legal deadline but that doing so would leave it unable to produce a comprehensive revenue forecast or make the best use of the money.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- China's ambassador to Liberia pitched Beijing as a partner in developing the country's newly identified critical minerals on Wednesday. He told an international mining conference that China rejects "the weaponization of critical mineral resources as leverage in geopolitical games."

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group launched its 2026-2030 African Water Facility Strategy at Cairo Water Week. The launch renews the call for African countries to contribute more resources to water and sanitation projects across the continent. It also calls for private investors to play a greater role in financing these projects.