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Companies Kenya’s new cabinet: finance minister faces an uphill battle against corruption, unemployment and debt XN Iraki, University of Nairobi Kenya faces difficult times ahead because of pressure to pay debts, create jobs for... Read more 26 Jul, 2024
Companies Egypt’s Suez Canal income falls amid Yemen Huthi attacks Cairo, Egypt – Egypt’s Suez Canal on Thursday reported a 23.4% drop in revenues attributed to disruptions in Red... Read more 18 Jul, 2024