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Sisi tells Egyptians to bear with economic pain, says mega-projects provide jobs

By Nadine Awadalla and Farah Saafan CAIRO (Reuters) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told Egyptians on Wednesday they were still able to eat and drink despite soaring prices as he defended mega-projects he said provided millions of jobs. Egypt’s long-running foreign currency shortage risks deepening because of lost revenues from the Suez Canal, and this …

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South African rand firms after inflation report, focus on rate decision

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa’s rand strengthened on Wednesday after inflation fell for the second consecutive month in December, ahead of an interest rate decision by the central bank. At 1508 GMT, the rand traded at 18.8500 against the dollar, 1% stronger than its previous close. The dollar was last down about 0.41% against a basket …

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Norway says path to peace in Sudan is ‘really difficult’

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – The prospect of peace in Sudan appears remote, with the next, tangible step towards ending the war between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army difficult to identify, Norway’s international development minister said.     The conflict erupted in April 2023 over a plan for political transition away …

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Tanzania opposition holds protest to demand constitutional reform

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzania’s political opposition held its first major protest in years on Wednesday to demand constitutional changes to reduce presidential powers and reform of the electoral commission ahead of a general election due next year. President Samia Suluhu Hassan last year lifted a ban on most political rallies that her predecessor …

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Putin meets Chad junta leader as Russia competes with France in Africa

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby in the Kremlin, courting a country that had previously maintained a pro-Western policy and spurned Russia’s recent outreach in Africa’s Sahel region. Russia has been moving to edge out the influence of France, the former colonial power in West Africa …

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US determined to remain strong security partner for Nigeria -Blinken

ABUJA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States is determined to remain a strong security partner for Nigeria, whose military is backed by the U.S., Britain and other allies in a long war against Islamist insurgents. Blinken also discussed challenges to democracy and security in the region during his …

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Explainer-How Ethiopia’s quarrel with Somalia could destabilise Horn of Africa

By Giulia Paravicini NAIROBI (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s deal to lease a port in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has infuriated the government in Mogadishu and prompted concern it will further destabilise the Horn of Africa region. Under a memorandum of understanding signed on Jan. 1, landlocked Ethiopia would lease 20 km (12 miles) around Somaliland’s …

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South Africa expects ICJ judgment on Gaza emergency measures on Friday – News24 cites sources

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa expects the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule this Friday on whether it will grant emergency measures to stop the war in Gaza, South African news website News24 reported on Wednesday, citing two sources close to the matter. In response to the news report, South Africa’s justice ministry spokesperson Chrispin …

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TFG’s sales growth slows in Christmas quarter due to soft Black Friday

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African fashion retailer TFG on Wednesday reported slower sales growth in its third quarter, hurt by a softer Black Friday, power cuts and delays at ports that have affected supplies for the industry. TFG, owner of the Foschini and Markham clothing stores, said the Black Friday discount event in South Africa …

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