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Europe is set to endorse an assets freeze on Syria's central bank and bans on phosphate exports and gold trades from the country, say diplomats
Protests rage as Athens sees little choice but to implement harsh internationally-mandated economic measures in order to receive a 130 billion euro bailout
Gloomy predictions for global economy lead energy watchdog to slash energy demand predictions for sixth consecutive month
Intensifying violence in its neighbour and the eurozone crisis could see GDP growth sink to 1.5 per cent, says global body
Oil prices weighed down as investors remain sceptical over looming Greek debt deal and its impact on energy demand
Investment firm offloads 800,000 shares for a total of LE11.1 million
Egyptian mobile carrier Mobinil says it is unaware of reported discussions between its major shareholders
Central bank trims sales after average yields edge closer to 16 per cent
A shake-up of energy subsidies and the introduction of value added tax are among the proposals for Egypt's economy made in a new statement from financial officials  
Worrying figures suggest Egypt's ruling military and future government will have to make some tough, potentially unpopular decisions in the coming months

Ratings agency cuts country's long-term rating a further notch, blaming tumbling foreign reserves and persistent political uncertainty

Low level battle against Boko Haram could be costing the west African country as much as 2 per cent of its economic output as it ups spending on security, say experts

Unusually high order by Algeria's state grains agency may be an attempt to secure supplies before a surge in demand from Syria and Iran, say exporters

Armed men try to grab LE150,000 from bank clients only to be chased off by police, according to report




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