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Egypt's supply ministry warns farmers over wheat moisture levels
The ministry said it would not buy such wheat. The harvest season began in mid-April.
Algeria tenders for nominal 50,000 tonnes durum wheat
The tender closes on Wednesday, April 24
Egypt expects borrowing needs to hit $48bln in fiscal 2019/20
Egypt expects interest on debt to climb 23.8%
Five Algerian billionaires arrested as part of antigraft investigation - State TV
The five are Issad Rebrab, considered the richest businessman in the energy-rich north African nation, and four brothers from the Kouninef family
Egypt expects borrowing needs to hit $48bln in FY 2019/20 - document
Draft budget shows a 26% increase from the previous fiscal year
Morocco's annual inflation rises 0.8% in March
The central bank has said it expects inflation to drop to 0.6% in 2019
Rixos plans three new hotels in Egypt
The company expects to grow its current footprint by 150% with the addition of two new hotels in Marsa Alam and Cairo
Egyptians vote for second day in referendum on keeping Sisi in power
Sisi's supporters argue that he has stabilised Egypt
Saudi Arabia, UAE grant $3bln of support to Sudan
The grant includes a $500 million deposit into Sudan's central bank, while the rest will be in the form of food, medicine, and petroleum products, SPA said.
Egyptians vote for second day on constitutional changes
If approved, the amendments would extend Sisi's current term to six years from four
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Egypt votes on changing its constitution
Supporters argue that Sisi has stabilised Egypt and needs more time to complete crucial economic reforms
Where is Algeria heading?
People in Algeria want to replace the establishment with a new generation of leaders capable of modernizing the country
Struggle for Algeria hits business community
Even if Bouteflika goes, no clear successor seen