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Egypt: WB Regional Director questions Egypt investment attractions

World Bank’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Haleh Bridi, has signaled Egypt that time is running out for it to assure investors that it means business ahead of the 2015 international conference to be held in March. Cairo wants to revive its economy after three years of political turmoil and social […]

South Sudan declares state of emergency amid deadly inter-communal clashes

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has imposed a six-month state of emergency in Warrap State and Mayom County following a surge in deadly inter-communal clashes over cattle and access to scarce water and grazing land. The violence, which has intensified in recent months—particularly in Tonj County—has claimed hundreds of lives, with over 200 deaths recorded […]

Sudan: Head of junta will not run in coming elections race

Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, who rules Sudan after a coup nearly a year ago, said he will not run in future elections meant to put in place a civilian-led government. “I have no desire to run as a candidate,” General Burhane, 62, said in an interview with The Associated Press on the sidelines of the […]