Government
Togo Adopts New Audit and Financial Oversight Rules for State Enterprises
A cabinet decree implementing the 2025 state-enterprise law sets out audit, performance-contract and finance controls; its full legal text remains to be checked.
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Ireland’s School Transport Costs Exceed 2025 Budget by €96 Million
A parliamentary hearing put 2025 school transport spending at €479 million against an original €383 million allocation, as officials cited underestimated demand and higher costs for pupils with additional needs.
Government
Greek Campus Security Tender Still Pending After Attack Injures Three
After three students were injured in Athens, Greece's deputy education minister said camera and access-control tenders were still being prepared, with no firm installation date.
Policy
Chad's 2027 Budget Counts on 52% More Oil Revenue and Higher Health Funding
Cabinet approved a draft CFA 3,065 billion revenue plan on 5 November; its oil forecast rises sharply, while proposed health funding still requires parliamentary approval.
Government
Peru Budget Panel Advances S/266.5bn Plan With New Spending Restrictions
Peru's budget committee backed a S/266.5 billion 2027 proposal on 5 November, including a conditional ban on official celebrations and funding provisions for public employees. Full congressional approval is still pending.
Policy
China Enacts Cross-Border Corruption Law With New Corporate Compliance Duties
The law took effect on November 6 and requires companies operating across China's borders to assess bribery risks, oversee third parties and maintain compliance controls.
Policy
Tuvalu Moves to Restrict Direct Contracts Under New Procurement Bill
A bill tabled in October would tighten emergency awards, disclose supplier ownership and change appeals; it is still awaiting further parliamentary debate.
Policy
Nauru Sets Annual July–October Mullet Fishing Ban in Three Districts
A new Gazette declaration restricts mullet fishing in Baiti, Ewa and Anetan reef areas each year; penalties apply only after conviction, and the 2026 season has ended.
Government
Costa Rica Road Agency Lacked Market Checks in 24 of 30 Audited Contracts
Costa Rica's auditor ordered procurement reforms after finding missing price checks and weak justifications in a sample of the road-safety council's exceptional contracts.
Government
Mauritius Reports 253 Home Solar Kits Offline, 191 With Inverter Faults
Energy Minister Patrick Assirvaden disclosed the out-of-service figure for 25 August as the utility worked on replacements and a household ownership-transfer plan.
Policy
UN Agencies Say 53% of Afghan Primary-Age Children Are Outside Formal School
A new UNESCO-UNICEF assessment finds a widening gap between school demand and access, with 2.6 million girls still barred from secondary education.
Policy
Togo Plans 43.7% More Project Borrowing as Grants Fall CFA39.1bn
A detailed breakdown of the draft 2026 budget revision shows project loans rising to CFA316.9bn as grants fall to CFA127.8bn; lawmakers have not yet approved the changes.
Elections
Somali Supreme Court Rejects President's Extended Term, Orders Elections in 90 Days
A reported five-judge ruling says constitutional changes did not extend current mandates, setting a 30-day agreement deadline and a 90-day election timetable.