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South Africa: clinical trial to test effects of BCG vaccine on coronavirus

In Cape Town, a clinical trial began on Monday to test the possible beneficial effects on COVID-19 of the BCG vaccine, prescribed to protect against tuberculosis. “Some observations suggest that BCG has effects on the immune system that we don’t yet fully understand, such as strengthening it against respiratory infections,” Professor Andreas Diacon, head of […]

EBRD: Antoine Sallé de Chou, New Country Director for Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed French national Antoine Sallé de Chou new Head for its office in Morocco. Based in Casablanca, Mr. Sallé de Chou replaces Marie-Alexandra Veilleux-Laborie. He will be responsible for the EBRD’s investments and operations in the country and report to Heike Harmgart, the Bank’s Managing Director […]

Egypt gets $12bn investment plan from BP and DEA

British Petroleum (BP) and Russian-owned DEA have agreed a partnership investment of $12 billion in Egyptian gas fields in the West Nile Delta with the hope of producing five trillion cubic feet of gas resources and 55 million barrels of condensates when the project is completed in 2017. The investment plan is being described as […]