Egypt has deferred payments for its large wheat purchases, in some cases by months, as the country grapples with a shortage of hard currency. Egypt is one of the world’s…
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Economic Crisis in Egypt Pounding Its Tilapia, Fishmeal Industries
by Ag Kan Kyawby Ag Kan KyawAn ongoing economic crisis in Egypt is shaking the country’s seafood sector, as it faces historic currency devaluation, rising inflation levels, and foreign currency shortages. The country’s inflation rate spiked…
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CultureEconomyMoroccoNewsNorth Africa
Morocco, UN to Celebrate International Argania Day on Wednesday
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathRabat – The United Nations and Morocco will celebrate the International Day of Argania on Wednesday May 10, with the UN headquarters in New York hosting an official celebration. The…
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Morocco, Qatar Pledge to Boost Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment
Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, Aawatif Hayar, held talks with her Qatari counterpart, Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, on Monday in Rabat in…
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Morocco’s Economy Lost 280,000 Jobs in First Quarter of 2023
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeRabat – Morocco’s national economy has lost a staggering 280,000 jobs in the past 12 months, with the overall rate of unemployment rising to 12.9% at the end of the…
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Morocco, UK Sign Cooperation Framework on Climate Action, Clean Energy
Rabat – Morocco and the UK have reflected their determination to intensify cooperation on sectors like clean energy through the signing of a strategic cooperation framework. Moroccan Minister of Foreign…
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EconomyEgyptNewsNorth Africa
Egypt Targets Primary Surplus of 2.5% in Fy 2024, Debt-to-GDP Ratio of Less Than 80% by 2026/27: Maait
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaMinister of Finance Mohamed Maait has affirmed the government’s commitment to achieving financial targets during the current fiscal year, which ends in June, despite the global challenges. Maait said, in…
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Egypt Provides Promising Investment Opportunities Despite Challenges: Golden Brokers
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanThe Golden Brokers said that Egypt faces high inflation and its currency, the Egypt’s pound, depreciated almost 50% against the USD since March 2022, the country offers interesting investment opportunities.…
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Egypt Faces First Fitch Downgrade in a Decade as Economic Struggle Continues
Fitch Ratings, one of the ‘Big Three’ credit rating agencies, downgraded Egypt’s sovereign credit rating – an assessment of a country’s ability to meet its foreign currency obligations – from…
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Will Algeria Be a Top Energy Producer in 2023? Evidence Points in a Positive Direction
When Europe began searching for alternatives to Russian oil and gas following that country’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the producing countries they focused on was Algeria. The decision made…