By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Global emissions from fossil fuels are expected to fall by 0.4% in 2026, the first decline since the Covid pandemic, according to researchers. This drop, driven by renewable energy and the oil price shock linked to the war in Iran, could be only temporary, they warned.
Nigeria's debt service is expected to reach 71.7% of government revenue in 2030, up from 51% in 2026, according to the Debt Management Office's debt sustainability analysis. The ratio could rise to 97.3% under an adverse shock scenario, according to the report published on Monday.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Trust ·
Ukrainian, Russian and American negotiators meet on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the first meeting in more than nine months on the war in Ukraine. Europe, concerned about a deal between Washington and Moscow, will also send representatives, according to Vanguard.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Source: Vanguard ·
Donald Trump believes growing rejection of Israel in the United States contributed to the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections. He also cites the war against Iran and rising petrol prices, in an interview, according to Defimedia.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Defimedia ·
Nigerian business leaders cite manufacturing, renewable energy and agro-industry as sectors with strong potential for Emirati investment. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, capital imported from the Emirates rose by 87.8% in 2025, to $728.81 million.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Riyadh says it intercepted two Houthi missiles, one heading for the capitalThe Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it intercepted two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh, as well as a ballistic missile targeting the south of the kingdom and a drone over the eastern province. These launches are part of an escalation since the Houthis advanced towards the Bab el-Mandeb strait, according to the coalition and the Saba channel, which is close to the rebels.
US congressman urges Trump to reverse South Africa’s removal from AGOAUS Representative Jonathan Jackson calls on the Trump administration to reverse its decision to remove South Africa from AGOA, which he considers a setback for relations between the United States and Africa. The removal, scheduled for 1 January 2027, follows an annual review of eligible countries; according to Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Pretoria allegedly has practices incompatible with the programme, according to IOL.The week in Africa
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