Funding crisis forces UNHCR to halt refugee aid in Egypt
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has suspended critical medical aid for refugees in Egypt due to a funding shortfall, AFP
Egypt will pay off its remaining $1 billion in outstanding dues to foreign energy firms by early next month, completing its plan to clear all arrears by year-end, Egypt Today reports. The move aims to boost investor confidence and attract further exploration, particularly in the West Mediterranean and West Delta. To address a natural gas supply gap, Egypt is securing long-term LNG contracts and expanding renewable energy capacity.
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