The International Monetary Fund announced Tuesday a provisional agreement granting Egypt access to approximately $1.2 billion, pending executive board approval. This deal, achieved during the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement, supports Egypt's continued efforts to stabilize its macroeconomy amid regional unrest impacting Suez Canal revenues. Ivanna Vladkova Hollar, leading the IMF mission, emphasized the necessity of ongoing fiscal consolidation to sustain debt viability and manage financing needs.
Morocco has introduced a draft revision of its family code, marking the first significant update in 20 years. The proposed
Interpol has issued a Yellow Alert (missing persons notice) for two young Irish boys abducted by their Egyptian father, BBC
Egyptian authorities have arrested two men accused of attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the seabed, CNN reports.
Mauritanian media raised alarms over an incident last Friday involving an Algerian military patrol's unauthorized entry into Mauritania.
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