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Egypt: al-Sisi almost doubles minimum wage few weeks ahead of controversial constitution amendments

Egyptian President Fattah al-Sisi Saturday shot up the minimum wage by 67 per cent from 1,200 Egyptian pounds ($69.27) to 2,000 ($115.74) per month as he embarks on extending his stay in power. The Egyptian leader speaking at a women event said the decision was expected to come late June. As part of the decision, […]

Global energy investment to hit $3.3trn in 2025; Africa still left behind

Global spending on energy is expected to reach $3.3 trillion in 2025, marking an all-time high, according to the World Energy Investment 2025 report released earlier this week by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This figure represents a 10% rise compared to 2024. Out of this total, around $2.2 trillion, or 67%, will go toward […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Faman Toure re-elected chairman of Chamber of commerce and industry

Faman Toure, the outgoing chairman of Côte d’Ivoire’s Chamber of commerce and industry (CCI-CI), won Monday August 28 another six-year term in the position. Toure’s team known as “Ensemble pour une Chambre forte” [Together for a stronger Chamber] clinched 84 per cent of votes during a congress held in Yamoussokro. He won over rival Boni […]