Nepal Police Detained Three Journalists; PM Office Disputes Police Account
All three were released after the 30 October newsroom operations. Police cited concerns from the prime minister's office, which denied advance knowledge or involvement.
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Gabon Says It Revoked 52 Mining Permits After Audit, but Tallies Differ
The mining ministry reports 41 exploration and 11 production licences withdrawn, while a Gabonese outlet counts 71 entries in an annex. The discrepancy remains unresolved.
Cambodia's Hun Manet praises U.S.-sanctioned senator at school opening
The prime minister thanked Ly Yong Phat and a business association for school construction on 3 November. Washington sanctioned the senator in 2024; Cambodia disputed the designation.
Croatian auditors flag €150,000 in unverified municipal work, refer records to prosecutors
Brod Moravice received adverse audit opinions over its 2024 accounts. Auditors sent documentation to prosecutors, while local officials say they sought scrutiny and began corrective action.
Colombia Ends FOMAG Trust Contract as Watchdog Warns of Funding Gap
A 36-year fiduciary contract expired on 31 October; the education ministry has begun a transition while an oversight authority estimates a 1.84 trillion peso health-funding gap.
Senegal Parliament Rejects 2026 Budget Revision in 109–20 Procedural Vote
Lawmakers ended debate on a revised budget after questioning missing fiscal records, while the government says it supplied explanations and warns of financing pressure.
Rwanda's New Auditor General Faces Senate Questions Over Unfinished Audit Follow-Up
Claudette Mukashyaka takes office as Rwanda's audit office reports stronger financial opinions but says 35% of recommendations remained unimplemented in its latest review.
Bulgaria Audit Finds Public Payroll Costs More Than Doubled From 2020 to 2025
A separate state-auditor review of Bulgaria's public finances finds a 114% rise in remuneration spending over five years and flags fiscal risks, without alleging that the spending was stolen.
Botswana Plans Audit Investigation Team as Detailed Case Files Await Transfer
A government account says the anti-corruption directorate has not yet received entity-level reports behind 80 forensic-audit referrals, citing a secure-transfer delay.
Fiji Parliament Defers Constitution Bill Report as Referendum Timetable Tightens
Lawmakers granted a committee more time to review proposed constitutional changes, leaving the timetable for a referendum and general election under renewed scrutiny.
Polish Audit Finds Territorial Defence Readiness Gaps but Credits Flood Response
Poland’s state auditor urged changes to territorial-force oversight while crediting the military’s flood response; defence officials describe reforms underway, not proven complete.
Moldova Says 21 Digital Public Services Remained Offline After Data-Extraction Attack
Authorities reported 61 services restored by 30 October, while assessing records linked to about 750,000 identification numbers and preparing individual notifications.
Liechtenstein Court Voids Power-Line Land Rights Decision, Orders Parliament to Reconsider
The constitutional court found parliament had not adequately explained compulsory rights for a Swissgrid power line. The government must return with a clearer proposal.
Japan Audit Finds Mutual-Aid IT Rebuild Contracts Rose to ¥96.3 Billion as Launch Slipped
A 21 October audit records ¥96.27 billion in amended commitments for Japan's small-business mutual-aid system rebuild, against ¥55.55 billion initially, with ¥67.93 billion paid.
Egypt Court Orders Mada Masr Closure and Fines Editor Lina Attalah
An October 27 licensing verdict against an independent Egyptian newsroom prompted an appeal plan and international press-freedom objections; its editor was released after several hours.
Bulgaria Audit Finds Road Agency Contracted 18.2 Billion Leva Against 11.4 Billion Spending Base
A parliamentary-commissioned audit cites large unfunded commitments, contract amendments and delayed accounting at Bulgaria's road agency, while stopping short of alleging criminal fraud.
Cayman Islands Audit Backlog Leaves Most 2025 Government Revenue Unchecked
An official review says audits covered only 39% of reported revenue by September, while unresolved financial statements continue to limit parliamentary scrutiny of public spending.
EU Auditors Flag €8.7 Million Recovery Risk and Tender Weaknesses Across 28 Agencies
The EU's annual agency audit gives 42 of 43 bodies clean accounts opinions, but singles out the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and recurring procurement-control gaps.
US States Secure Road-Asphalt Divestitures After Federal Antitrust Referrals
New York and Pennsylvania secured four facility sales over a road-repair merger, while a separate New Jersey asphalt agreement awaits court approval, exposing risks to competition in public road contracts.
US Audit Finds 116 Sensitive Federal Files Improperly Shared in GSA Google Drive
An inspector general found internal exposure of protected federal records, while GSA says the files were not exposed externally and accepts seven recommendations.