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The Egyptian Pound takes a nosedive

The Egyptian economy is in trouble as the currency plummets.

How low can it go? The Egyptian Pound reaches rock bottom in value - causing misery for millions.

Also, Somalia's president urged people to fight Al Shabaab at a rally in Mogadishu earlier today.

Plus, victory for women in the police force in Nigeria as a court rules that pregnancy during service is not grounds for dismissal.

(Image: Fruits and vegetables on sale in Cairo, Egypt. Credit: EPA/KHALED ELFIQI)

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Thu 12 Jan 2023 17:06GMT
麻豆社 World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only

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