TEHRAN (ANA)- Nigeria's headline inflation rate declined to 33.40 percent in July after a persistent rise in almost two years, the latest report released by the country's statistics bureau showed.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Egypt's unemployment rate decreased to 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024, down from 6.7 percent in the first quarter, the country's official statistical agency said.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have called on Africa to invest in spatial data to help in the management of environment and natural resources.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Zambian government said that it plans to increase the hours for power cuts from the current 14 hours daily to 17 hours due to increased low water levels for power generation.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Egypt unveiled a national low-carbon hydrogen strategy, aiming to bolster its green economy and meet climate change goals.

TEHRAN (ANA)- More than half of Sudan's population now face acute hunger, a UN spokesman said.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya's debt remains sustainable in the medium to long term supported by sustained policy actions and expected strong export growth, the Central Bank said in a quarterly economic report.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the government expects tourist numbers to remain on an upward trajectory amid the reopening of new circuits including the mountain region in central Kenya.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is planning to increase its investments in Egypt and convert its deposits in Egypt into investments, said Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Faleh.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Egypt raised pump prices for gasoline and diesel again, the latest step in its economic reform program aimed at managing fuel subsidies, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said in a statement.