By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Linformation
The European gas price has exceeded 97 euros per megawatt-hour in Amsterdam, compared with less than 75 euros at the beginning of October and around 32 euros before the war in Iran. The increase comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, according to Linformation.
Brazil’s stock exchange suspended trading for 30 minutes after the Ibovespa index fell by 10%, while the real lost about 12% against the dollar. The market rout led the Treasury to cancel bond auctions scheduled for 27 and 29 October, according to exchange operator B3 and Brazilian authorities.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: Sabcnews ·
The French government is renewing the flat-rate €100 fuel allowance for workers who use their vehicles to travel to work, including Algerians fiscally resident in France who meet the criteria. The scheme covers October to December 2026 and new applications are possible from 27 October, under conditions set by a decree of 15 October 2026.
🇫🇷 France · Source: Algérie 360 ·
Gabon’s Ministry of Petroleum provides details on the sinking of the Prospector 5 drilling rig off Mayumba. The article revisits a sinking already reported on 25 October, according to Gabonclic.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Gabonclic ·
The 16 clubs qualified for the group stage of the 2026-2027 CAF Confederation Cup are now known, including Al Ahly, USM Alger, Raja Casablanca and AS FAR. The draw is scheduled for 28 October, according to Africatopsports.
🌍 World · Source: Africatopsports ·
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month sentence in UKUS singer Chris Brown has received an eight-month suspended prison sentence in the UK after admitting an offence linked to a fight at a London nightclub in 2023. He will only be imprisoned if he commits another offence during the suspension period, Citizen reports.
More aircraft fail to cut flight delays in NigeriaExpansions to Nigerian airlines’ fleets have not eased delays, with airports still facing limited infrastructure and ageing air traffic management systems. Runway congestion, evening operating restrictions and maintenance constraints continue to disrupt flights, according to BusinessDay.The week in Africa
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