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Belize Population and Ethnic Groups Explained

Belize population in 2026: 397,483 people in the 2022 census, with Mestizo, Creole, Maya and Garifuna groups, languages, religion and migration explained.

Chayanne Plays Bogotá on 21 November

Chayanne plays Coliseo MedPlus in Bogotá on Saturday, 21 November 2026. Tickets run from about US$58 to US$289; here is how US fans can go.

Election Bet Hits 62% After Senate Flip

A three-country election bet on Polymarket jumped to 62.5% after Democrats won the US Senate, leaving only Israel’s next prime minister open.

Morocco Favoured as Africa Cup Play Resumes

Africa Cup of Nations qualifying resumes 9 to 17 November, with Morocco the market favourite at about 34% and several fixtures still unconfirmed.

Brazil Wind Blade Maker Seeks Debt Deal

Aeris, a Brazilian wind-blade maker, asked a São Paulo court to back a debt plan covering US$279 million, with 42% of creditors on board.

Nigeria Fuel Firm Conoil Earns US$3.9M

Nigerian fuel seller Conoil reports nine-month profit of about US$3.9 million on US$208 million in sales, but third-quarter profit fell sharply.

Trump Impeachment Odds Jump to 65%

Polymarket traders now give 65% to a Trump impeachment by June 2027, up 19 points in a day, after Democrats won the House on 3 November.

New Zealand Poll Points to Hung Parliament

New Zealand's newest poll points to a hung parliament, with each bloc on 60 seats before Saturday's vote. Polymarket odds and key dates inside.

Voters Back Abortion Rights, Veto Trump Map

Unofficial results show abortion-rights wins in Virginia and Nevada, and Missouri voters rejecting a Trump-backed congressional map by about 62% to 38%.

How Kenya Charges Telecoms for Spectrum

Kenya lets operators pay large spectrum fees over 10 years. Safaricom spent about US$125 million on licences last year and is in court over annual fees.

Nigeria Oil Firm Aradel Profit Falls 82%

Nigerian oil group Aradel says nine-month profit fell 82% to about US$32 million after a US$393 million earnout charge, despite US$2.9 billion in sales.

Nigeria Palm Oil Firm Presco Earns US$113M

Presco, a Nigerian palm oil producer, reports nine-month pre-tax profit of about US$113 million, up 8.5%, as debt falls 57% and sales stay flat.

Nigeria State Oil Firm NNPC Earns US$378M

NNPC, Nigeria's state oil company, posts September profit of about US$378 million on US$3.4 billion in revenue, with output at 3.04 million barrels a day.

São Paulo Rents by Neighborhood in 2026

Brazilian research institute Fipe’s September 2026 data for ten São Paulo neighborhoods puts a 60 m² flat at about US$545 in Santana and US$1,110 in Pinheiros.

Rio de Janeiro Rents by Neighborhood in 2026

Brazilian research institute Fipe’s September 2026 data for ten Rio neighborhoods puts a 60 m² flat at about US$430 in Tijuca and US$1,385 in Leblon.

Asunción Rents by Neighborhood in 2026

We compared asking rents for one- and two-bedroom flats in eight Asunción neighborhoods, from Sajonia at about US$745 to Mburucuyá at US$1,155.

Brazil Likely to Pause Interest Rate Cuts

Brazil's central bank is expected to pause its rate cuts at 13.75% today as inflation tops its goal and the real slides. Decision due about 4:30 p.m. ET.

Guinea Calls Regional Vote for 29 November

Guinea’s president formally convened voters on 3 November for regional elections on 29 November and Senate elections on 20 December. Only councillors vote.

Russian Navy Base in Sudan Still Unapproved

Sudan offered Russia a Red Sea free zone on 30 October, but no Russian naval base deal has been ratified or published. The Port Sudan file stays open.

1,235 Flee Attacks in Northern Mozambique

The UN migration agency counted 1,235 people who fled attacks in four Cabo Delgado districts from 14 to 27 October. Gas projects lie in that province.

US Sanctions Rwanda’s Defence Ministry

The US Treasury sanctioned Rwanda’s Defence Ministry and the Zigama savings society on 28 October over alleged M23 support. Rwanda denies backing M23.

DR Congo Residents Sue Miner Over Pollution

Twenty-seven Kolwezi residents are suing miner COMMUS and the Congolese state over pollution. A first hearing was held on 3 November. No ruling yet.

Morocco Expects 840,000 Jobs From World Cup

Morocco's finance minister told parliament on 3 November that 2030 World Cup preparations will create over 840,000 jobs, a government projection.

Ghana Mining Royalties Double to US$671M

Ghana's state mining fund collected about US$671 million in royalties from January to September, double last year's pace, as gold prices rose.

Ghana Screens All Arrivals for Ebola

Ghana's health ministry says Port Health officers will screen every passenger arriving at Accra's airport for Ebola. No case is confirmed in the country.

Mexico Factory Confidence Rises to 48.4

Mexico's factory confidence index rose to 48.4 in October, up from 48.0 in September, while the overall business reading slipped to 48.2.

Peru’s Petroperú Makes US$145M Profit

Peru's state oil company Petroperú earned US$144.9 million in nine months after a US$355 million loss, and a Talara refinery concession is being prepared.

Venezuela Oil Shipments to US Fall Over 25%

Venezuelan oil sent to the United States fell 27% to 29% in October, two shipping-data counts show, while US import data show a smaller drop of about 10%.

Morocco Third Quarter Jobless Rate at 10.5%

Morocco's unemployment rate rose to 10.5% in the third quarter of 2026 from 9.5% in the second, below the 12% analysts expected, on a new survey method.

Ethiopia October Inflation Eases to 14.6%

Ethiopia's annual inflation slowed to 14.6% in October from 14.9% in September, a third monthly easing in a row and a shade below the 14.7% analysts expected.

Paraguay October Inflation Holds at 1.7%

Paraguay's annual inflation held at 1.7% in October, 0.1 point below the 1.8% forecast and well under the central bank's 3.5% target, leaving prices calm.

Colombia October Factory Index Eases to 51.7

Colombia's Davivienda factory index (PMI) fell to 51.7 in October from 54.6 in September, missing the 54.2 forecast, but it is still above the 50 growth line.

Brazil October Factory Index Rises to 46.1

Brazil's factory index (PMI) rose to 46.1 in October from 44.8 in September and beat the 43 forecast, yet it stays well below the 50 line that marks growth.

Mexico October Factory Index Slips to 49.5

Mexico's factory index (PMI) fell to 49.5 in October from 50.3, missing the 50.1 forecast and slipping below the 50 line that separates growth from decline.

Mexico’s Election Body Needs a New Chief

Mexico's electoral institute is under interim leadership seven months before the 6 June 2027 vote, while remittances stay above US$5 billion.

Brazil Rate Decision Due Today, Hold Likely

Brazil's central bank is expected to hold its key rate at 13.75% today at about 4:30 p.m. ET, a test for investors in Brazilian bonds and US-listed shares.

Who Holds Power in Kosovo in 2026

Albin Kurti governs with 62 votes and Justina Shiroka Pula is president, but a law curbing the Hague war crimes court now divides Kosovo and the EU.

Democrats Projected to Win Top Texas Races

Texas flipped on election night: Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa are projected winners of the Senate seat and the governor's office.

What to Do in Luanda in November 2026

Your day-by-day guide to Luanda in November 2026, from Expo-Cultura Angola and BITUR to concerts, with holidays and ticket prices in US$.

Egypt Oil Minister Reportedly Meets 3 Firms

Egypt's petroleum minister met Baker Hughes, Halliburton and United Energy Group at ADIPEC on 3 November to speed oil and gas output, local media say.

Nigeria Eyes Selling Up to 10% of Oil Giant

NNPC's chief executive says Nigeria's state oil firm will likely sell 5% to 10% of itself in an IPO, mostly to local investors, after a 2027 preparation.

Mauritania Reportedly Meets US Oil Firm

Mauritania's president received US firm Murphy Oil on 3 November before a planned gas exploration contract, a local report says. Terms are not yet public.

Trump Meeting Odds for Brazil Senator Slide

Traders cut the chance that Trump meets Brazil's defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to 19.5%, down 36 points in a week, in a thinly traded market.

Mexico’s New Coach Faces Jamaica Nov. 14

Mexico plays Jamaica on Nov. 14 and 17 for a Nations League Final Four place, with kick-off times in ET and new coach Márquez under pressure.

Senegal Lawmakers Reportedly Reject Budget

Local reports say Senegal's Assembly rejected the revised 2026 budget without debate on 3 November, with a US$2.2 billion IMF programme pending.

Central African Fuel Monopoly Faces Change

A local news site says Neptune Oil lost its Central African fuel monopoly to Sopraf, but officials have not confirmed it and the facts are mixed.

Colombia Says Rio Tinto Will Invest US$5B

Colombia's trade minister says miner Rio Tinto will invest US$5 billion in Chocó over four years, but no metal, site or company statement is public.