Sahel
Gold boom bankrolls Sahel conflicts
Surging global gold prices are fuelling violence and instability in West Africa’s Sahel, reports the BBC. Military regimes in
In an interview with Al Arabiya CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), Hossam Heiba said Egypt's foreign direct investment is projected to surpass $40 billion by the end of 2024. This is up from the initial estimate of $12 billion. The signing of the Ras El Hekma deal with the Emirati Holding Company (ADQ) in February, amounting to $35 billion, has played a major role in surpassing original expectations.
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Egypt
Egypt secures $300m UK clean energy boost
British International Investment has pledged over $300 million to back Egypt’s renewable energy plans, Egypt Today reports. Partnering with
Morocco
Morocco plans second Sukuk issuance since 2018, Central Bank says
Morocco is preparing its second Islamic bond (sukuk) issuance since 2018, Central Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouahri said on Thursday. The
Egypt
Egypt rejects Ethiopia's "unilateral" actions on Nile Dam
Egypt on Thursday rejected Ethiopia's "unilateral" moves over its $4-billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) after
Ethiopia
Ethiopia's PM says mega dam on the Nile 'now complete'
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday that a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has