Libya
Libya expels 600 Nigeriens in dangerous journey across the Sahara
Libya has forcibly expelled over 600 Nigeriens in what is believed to be its largest deportation to date, according to
Egypt's central bank on Wednesday cancelled a March 28 meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC),saying an unscheduled rate hike two weeks ago was sufficient.
The interest rate rise was meant to accelerate the monetary tightening process and ensure a decline in underlying inflation, Egypt's central bank said on March 6.
Egypt's central bank deputy governor said interest rates will fall again, as the tightening cycle is temporary.
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Libya expels 600 Nigeriens in dangerous journey across the Sahara
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