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John Nkengasong, AU chief of major endemics, named ambassador-at-large by President Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday nominated John Nkengasong, one of Africa’s foremost public health experts, to serve as an ambassador-at-large at the State Department, overseeing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR. This was announced by the White House in an official statement. If confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Nkengasong, a U.S. […]

Libya: Major crisis at the head of the Central Bank causes the dinar to fall against the dollar

The political deadlock in Libya continues, with the country facing a major crisis following the Libyan Presidential Council’s decision to dismiss Central Bank Governor Al-Siddik al-Kabir over a month ago. The Council’s move to appoint a new Governor and Management Committee has intensified divisions within the country, as this authority lies with Parliament and the […]

Egypt, Russia agree to avoid escalation in Libya

Egypt and Russia Tuesday agreed to avoid aggravation of the crisis in Libya where the two countries are finger-pointed for supporting retired army commander Khalifa Haftar who has been pushing to seize capital Tripoli from the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA). Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry reportedly held a telephone conversation with his Russian […]