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South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero that the city is in severe financial distress and cannot afford a R10.3-billion wage agreement signed with municipal workers last year.

2026年05月06日(水) AIによるレポート

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on Wednesday that sets rules for the exploration of critical minerals and rare earths. The text includes R$ 5 billion in incentives and a council with veto power over foreign partnerships. The vote came on the eve of a meeting between Presidents Lula and Donald Trump.

Ethiopia's Federal Housing Corporation has agreed to operate in South Sudan's housing sector in Juba. The agreement was signed by the corporation's CEO Reshad Kemal and Central Equatoria State administrator Emmanuel Adil. It was announced on May 26, 2018 EC.

2026年05月05日(火) AIによるレポート

The National Government filed an appeal before the Council of State to reverse the provisional suspension of a $25 trillion transfer from private funds to Colpensiones. The precautionary measure was issued on April 28 against Decree 415 of 2026. The ministries defend the decree's legality within the pension reform framework.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the SPD to demonstrate greater willingness for reforms. In a speech to the CDU Wirtschaftsrat in Berlin, he warned of limits to his patience. He criticized the SPD for 'dreaming' of democratic socialism.

2026年05月05日(火) AIによるレポート

In its latest monthly update, Colombia's Banco de la República reported accumulated profits of $2.55 trillion through March 2026—a 43% drop from $4.43 trillion in March 2025. This continues a downward trend following February's 8.49% decline to $2.67 trillion (part of our ongoing Banco de la República Profits Reports series). Assets, equity, and reserves also fell.