Egypt
Egypt’s currency will weaken further
The central bank appears to be managing a fall in the value of Egyptian pound
EgyptDebt strains will rise in Middle East and North Africa
External debt indicators have worsened in past decade in some Middle Eastern and North African countries
Middle EastEgypt looks for economic ties in the Middle East
Egypt is seeking closer economic relations in the Middle East, including Qatar, Iraq and Jordan
EgyptEgypt’s nationalisation plans will be contested
Import restrictions were eased yesterday and the government listed 62 economic activities from which it will withdraw
EgyptEgypt will likely devalue its currency shortly
Interest rates were hiked on December 23, in part to reduce the pressure on the exchange rate
EgyptMali’s UN force is in danger of collapse
Several countries have announced the withdrawal of their contingents from the UN force in Mali
MaliEgypt’s IMF deal with attract further vital funding
The government stated that it is to issue a list of sectors from which the state will withdraw after a deal with the IMF
EgyptEgypt's living standards will come under more pressure
The government is about to receive a USD3bn IMF loan
Egypt
