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Mauritanian president replaces pro-Algeria generals

In a major army leadership reshuffle, Mauritania’s president Mohammed Ould Ghazouani removed generals who had recently met Algeria’s chief of staff. Mauritanian observers said the move was a pre-emptive strike from President Ould Ghazouani, sensing a potential Algeria-orchestrated coup. Under the reshuffle, General Mohamed Vall Ould Raïs was appointed new Chief of Staff of the […]

Egypt confirms no cases of new COVID variant Nimbus recorded

Egyptian health authorities have confirmed that the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, has not been detected within the country. Hossam Hosni, head of the Health Ministry’s Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus, stated during a televised interview that all surveillance methods indicate the virus has not entered Egypt. While the variant—currently under monitoring by […]

Tanzania central bank to sell dollars to commercial bank amid liquidity crisis

Tanzania’s central bank will begin selling US dollars to commercial banks to boost liquidity amid high demand for foreign currencies. “The initiative aims to ensure adequate foreign currency liquidity in the market. In addition, it intends to ensure customers’ demands for foreign currency are met through licensed financial institutions at the prevailing market prices,” the […]