Tunis: The Banking and Finance Council (CBF) on Tuesday announced that 'a new Inclusive Instant Digital Payments Initiative will be launched in collaboration between the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.'The CBF reported that on July 22 it had received an AMF delegation on the sidelines of their visit in Tunis to attend the meeting of the Council Of Arab Central Banks Governors.'The discussions focused on the national payments ecosystem, the progress made, the challenges and Tunisia's specific needs,' the CBF pointed out.Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
Nigeria Confirms Withdrawal of US Troops Amid Ongoing Security Challenges
Nigeria: Nigeria has confirmed that approximately 200 US troops, who were deployed to bolster its fight against armed groups, will commence their withdrawal from the West African nation. The majority of these troops are expected to depart by the end o…
September 3, 2026