Security Council

Egypt’s government to sell 60% of bond

The government is preparing to sell almost 60% of its bond in the next quarter. The decision is a U-turn on its strategy to cut long-term debt sales by 49% in expectations of the delayed IMF loan. The Finance Ministry will seek to sell 26billion pounds ($4.2 billion) in bonds maturing in 3years to 10years, […]

France: Hollande renounces running for 2017 Presidential elections

French President Francois Hollande Thursday stunned the country as he announced he would not contest next year presidential elections. “I have decided not to run for presidential election, and the renewal of my mandate,” he said in a speech at his office. The 62 years old President has had a mandate peppered with challenges ranging […]

Morocco maintains aid in support for small livestock farmers

Morocco has earmarked 11 billion dirhams ($ 1.22 billion) to support small farmers in a bid to rebuild the country’s livestock herd through 2026, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said. Speaking at a joint press conference with the government spokesperson, El Bouari explained that under the program financial aid will be provided for the purchase […]