Guineans head to the polls this Sunday (21 September) in a controversial constitutional referendum that could open the door for junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president — despite his earlier pledge not to do so. The draft constitution would replace the post-coup transitional charter, which barred military officials from seeking elected office. This […]
Exxon Mobil and Mauritanian authorities have signed three production-sharing contracts for three deep-water exploration blocks. “These blocks further enhance ExxonMobil’s leading global deep-water acreage position,” said Steve Greenlee, president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company in a statement. “We thank the government of Mauritania for the opportunity to evaluate the potential of this acreage using our expertise […]
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has temporarily raised the daily cash withdrawal limit for individuals and businesses at bank branches from EGP 250,000 to EGP 500,000. This exceptional measure is intended to cushion the impact of ongoing telecommunications disruptions that have affected regular banking operations across the country. The CBE stated that the adjustment […]
