Government
Pakistan's Punjab Gives Agencies 30 Days to Produce State Land Leases
Provincial lawmakers want records of club leases and authorised versus unauthorised housing schemes after reviewing 2022–23 audit objections on land and revenue.
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Government
Malawi Minister Tells Acting Anti-Graft Chief to Stay as Hiring Stalls
Justice Minister Charles Mhango says Gabriel Chembezi should continue leading the Anti-Corruption Bureau after a November 3 contract deadline, pending a permanent appointment.
Policy
Mali Puts 149 Regional Rules Under Review After 75.52% Reform Score
The West African monetary union's technical review in Bamako is assessing implementation of 149 regulations after Mali's previous reform score stood at 75.52%.
Government
Bagmati Restricted Driving-Licence Medical Checks to 17 Providers After Court Order
A federal move to accept certificates from all licensed doctors collided with a Supreme Court interim order protecting contracted clinics, leaving questions about selection and access.
Government
North Macedonia's Rail Agency Paid €7.78m in Fees on Undrawn Loans
A new state audit says 44% of €191.4m in railway loans remained undrawn at the end of 2024, while Corridor 8 construction suffered major delays and cost increases.
Elections
Kenya Election Agency Seeks Three-Year Media Monitoring Deal for 2027 Vote
A November 6 request seeks 24-hour social-media tracking and election reporting, with bids due November 20; no award or contract price has been announced.
Government
Seychelles MPs Reject Bid to Repeal Firearms Inquiry Amendment, 17–13
Lawmakers rejected an opposition annulment motion on 5 November; the board's confidential findings remain a separate unresolved issue.
Government
Moldova Restores Seven More Digital Services; 14 Remain Offline
The government says 68 of 82 suspended services are now back online after October's cyberattack, while the president has called a national security meeting on cyber defences.
Government
Liechtenstein Parliament Waives Reserve Plan Despite Fiscal Benchmark Breach
Lawmakers accepted the 2027–2030 financial plan on November 5 without requiring proposals to bring projected state reserves back within the statutory fiscal benchmark.
Government
Lao Inspectors Report 1,000 m³ Discharge From Mining Reservoir
New official findings attributed in local reporting describe a reservoir breach, damaged rice fields and pending laboratory tests as village water restrictions continue.
Elections
Gambia's Former Vice President Files Election Bid, Documents Still Pending
Isatou Touray submitted papers for the December 5 presidential election, but the electoral commission says her nomination has not yet been accepted.
Elections
Liechtenstein Parliament Blocks Voting Reform Bid in 21–4 Decision
Lawmakers ruled the double-Pukelsheim seat-allocation initiative unconstitutional on November 4. Organisers intend to seek a Constitutional Court ruling.
World
African Rights Commission Says Journalist Appeals to Three States Went Unanswered
The African Union rights body says appeals over journalist attacks and detention in Mozambique, Burkina Faso and Niger had received no replies by November 2.
Policy
Gabon’s 20% Mining Share Plan Is Preliminary, Potash Firm Says
A Canadian potash developer says Gabon’s mines ministry described a possible 20% production-sharing model as undecided, despite the minister’s earlier remarks.
Elections
South Africa’s ANC Leads at 31.7% With 68% of Municipal Results Captured
A 3 a.m. Friday snapshot puts the ANC ahead of the DA, widening the gap seen in Thursday's early count; councils and coalition outcomes remain unsettled.
Government
Japan’s Annual Audit Flags ¥144.6 Billion, Nearly Triple a Year Earlier
The Board of Audit cited 250 items in its fiscal 2025 report, but warned the total covers different kinds of findings—not a single measure of money lost.
Policy
Greece Approves 10% Crypto Gains Tax, Exempting Up to €500 a Year
Lawmakers approved the tax on November 5, while finance officials said disclosure and audit rules would follow; final implementation details remain to be published.
Diplomacy
US Commits $125 Million to Egypt Under Five-Year $625 Million Framework
The November 4 agreement opens with $125 million in US funding; Egypt says contributions could reach $625 million over five years, with project allocations still undisclosed.
Government
Jamaica Tables Fourth Hurricane Relief Audit on Donated Goods and Starlink Devices
The November 3 filing examines donated supplies, port-clearance costs and police-held Starlink equipment; detailed new findings remain unverified.
Government
Mexico Opens 25-Year Review of Election Contracts Across State Agencies
Mexico’s federal auditor says it will examine purchases by the national election agency, its predecessor and local electoral bodies from 2000 to 2025, while separately conducting a comprehensive audit.