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Moving from crisis to hope: Egypt’s economy in 2025

After dramatic action from the central bank, an $8bn IMF loan and a $35bn development deal, Cairo aims to bounce back in the new year, but faces both familiar and new problems first

Marcelle Nasr 04 January 2025

Egypt has successfully leveraged its role as a key player in resolving the Gaza conflict to get the foreign assistance it needs to rescue its economy.

Ewan White

Egypt’s long road to recovery: Who wins and who must wait?

Many regional and international stakeholders believe that the cost of rescuing Egypt's economy pales in comparison to the steep price everyone might pay if it were to descend into chaos

Alaa Shahine Salha 12 April 2024

The French Navy's bagpipe band Pagad Lan Bihu plays at the Pyramids of Giza in 2020.

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Egyptians cautiously hopeful following IMF deal

Egypt's Central Bank is betting on economic resilience while also navigating an array of challenges

Marcelle Nasr 08 March 2024

The experiences of North African countries with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have often culminated in a failure to achieve desired results. Each has its own priorities with varied outcomes.

Ewan White

Trapped in a cage of debt: A look at North Africa's complicated relationship with the IMF

North African countries' experiences with the IMF have often resulted in failure. Each country has its own specific priorities and outcomes.

Kawthar Zantour 28 August 2023

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