British International Investment (BII) will deploy roughly £2.25bn (~$3bn) over the next five years into some of Africa's highest‑risk markets that large global institutions typically avoid. The allocation equals one quarter of BII's planned £9bn Africa programme and is part of its 2026–2031 strategy. CEO Leslie Maasdorp said BII will partner with local firms to deepen financial markets and remove barriers blocking capital flows to companies and infrastructure. He noted many African sovereigns a

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said last week (Oct 26–Nov 1) China’s average live‑hog price was 10.41 yuan/kg, down 2.8% WoW. Retail pork market price averaged 20.35 yuan/kg, down 1.2% WoW. Nationwide wholesale pork averaged 15.49 yuan/kg, down 1.3% WoW and 13.8% YoY. The ministry said consumption edged up slightly WoW but remained below year‑ago levels, supply is ample, and live‑hog and pork prices are expected to fluctuate modestly this week.

At a Nov. 2 regular briefing CHINA said the UN First Committee at the 81st UN General Assembly on Oct. 31 adopted a Chinese resolution promoting international cooperation for the peaceful use of technology in the field of international security. The text calls for balancing development and security, strengthening the UN role, safeguarding developing countries' legitimate rights to peaceful use of technology, and urges states to take concrete measures to promote cooperation while avoiding restrictive measures inconsistent with their international obligations. CHINA said it was the fourth time since 2021 China had submitted such a resolution and that implementing it is a key component of China's Global Security Initiative.