Morocco
CIA updates map to recognize Western Sahara as part of Morocco
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has updated its map to show Western Sahara as part of Morocco, aligning with
finance
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Mauritania
Societe Generale divests Mauritania branch to Enko Capital-led consortium
Societe Generale, France's third-largest bank, has successfully sold its Mauritania branch to a consortium led by Enko Capital,
Egypt
Egypt's central bank reports current account deficit surges
Egypt's current account deficit surged to $5.9 billion in the July-September 2024 quarter, from $2.8 billion
Sudan
Reuters: U.S. to impose sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan
Reuters is reporting that the United States will impose financial sanctions on Thursday on Sudan's leader, army chief
Sudan
UN: $82 million committed to Sudan’s crippled health system
The World Bank, the World Health Organization and the UN Children’s Fund have signed an $82 million agreement to
Africa
Gates and Bezos backed U.S. start-up in race for Africa’s rare metals
Billionaire duo — Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos — have joined forces, backing U.S. start-up KoBold Metals, to develop mining ventures
Egypt
Egypt condemns U.S. decision to redirect military aid to Lebanon
The US administration's decision to reallocate $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon has incited frustration
Ethiopia
Ethiopia opens stock exchange in drive for investors
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the nation's first stock exchange in five decades on Friday, signaling a
Morocco
Morocco tourism up 20% in 2024 – receives record 17.4 million visitors
Morocco received a record 17.4 million tourists in 2024, up 20% compared with the previous year, with Moroccans living
Egypt
EU parliament chief on Egypt visit for talks on financial assistance, Middle East geopolitics
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, is visiting Egypt for high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening relations between the
Libya
Sarkozy tells court 'not a cent' of Libyan money in campaign funds
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, on trial charged with accepting illegal campaign financing, told a court Thursday he had never
Egypt
U.S. redirects $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon
The United States is reallocating over $100 million in military aid to Lebanon, with $95 million redirected from Egypt and
Egypt
IMF, Egypt reach provisional deal unlocking $1.2 billion
The International Monetary Fund announced Tuesday a provisional agreement granting Egypt access to approximately $1.2 billion, pending executive board