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World Bank approves $1 billion Egypt package to back private jobs, greener growth

The World Bank Group has approved $1 billion in financing to support Egypt’s efforts to boost private sector–led job creation, strengthen macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and accelerate the transition to a greener economy. 

Henley Index 2026 shows African mobility gap as Seychelles leads continent

The Henley Passport Index 2026 points to a persistent global mobility gap for African countries, with Seychelles, Mauritius, plus South Africa (SA) leading the continent while remaining far behind the world’s strongest passports.

Bahrain, US circulate UN draft demanding Iran halt Hormuz attacks

Bahrain, plus the United States (US) have circulated a draft United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution calling for Iran to cease attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with ambassadors from both countries outlining the initiative to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday.

Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery shut due to nearby clashes

Libya’s largest functioning oil refinery has been closed and ‌an emergency declared

Gabon’s President continues Angola state visit amid push for stronger economic ties

President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is continuing his state visit to Angola,

Rand gains on weaker Dollar, optimism over potential US, Iran deal

Rand gained against a weaker Dollar in early trade ​on Friday