The Taraba State Government has announced plans to host the Taraba State International Investment Summit (Taravest 2025) on May 21 in Jalingo, as part of efforts to unlock the state’s …
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Egypt’s Finance Ministry Rolls Out Measures to Boost Economy and Support Citizens
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has announced new steps to boost economic activity and encourage private sector growth. The move also targets support for key industries in the country. These …
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EconomyEgyptFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsNorth Africa
Egypt’s External Debt Drops by $12.9 Billion in 2024 – Reforms Credited for Major Relief
Egypt has recorded its biggest drop in external debt in history, reducing its foreign debt burden by about US$12.9 billion in 2024. This brings the total to $155.093 billion by …
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Egypt’s Foreign Assets Rise by $1.5 Billion in One Month – Central Bank Confirms
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that the country’s net foreign assets recorded a sharp increase of over US$1.5 billion in February 2025. This pushed the total to …
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Libya Set to Launch First Oil Exploration Bid in 17 Years
Libya has announced plans to hold its first oil exploration bidding round in nearly two decades, a major step towards reviving its energy sector. The announcement was made on Monday …
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IMF Gives Egypt $1.2 Billion to Support Ongoing Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Egypt as part of the country’s ongoing economic reform plan. This marks the fourth payment under the Extended Fund Facility …
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ETF: Tourism in Egypt Increases by 15% Due to Government Strategies
Hossam Hazaa, a member of the Egyptian Tourism Federation (ETF), has stated that tourism rates in Egypt have increased by 15% to 20% in some areas. He attributed this growth …
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Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This marks one of the …
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Africa’s Billionaires’ Wealth Reaches $105 Billion; Dangote Leads for 14th Year
Forbes’ latest report reveals that Africa’s billionaires have amassed a combined wealth of $105 billion, a significant Increase from $82.4 billion the previous year. This marks the first time their …
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Ghana, Morocco to Scrap Visa Requirements for Travelers
Ghana and Morocco are set to remove visa requirements for travelers between both countries as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations. This was disclosed by Ghana’s Minister …