How does unrest in Egypt, Tunisia impact investor sentiment?
Richard C. Kang, chief investment officer & director of research at Emerging Global Advisors spoke to IB Times about the political unrest in North Africa and implications for investors
Mubarak to address Egyptian nation on TV to discuss unrest
President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak is expected to appear on television soon to address his nation as protests ensnare Cairo and other cities in turmoil.
S.Africa finmin says rand still overvalued
South Africa has taken measures to counter capital inflows but the rand is still overvalued, the country's finance minister said on Friday.
Cairo is burning
Anti-government demonstrations have swept across Egypt despite a 6 am-7 pm curfew imposed by the state and a vow by President Hosni Mubarak to get tough with protesters demanding his ouster.
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Internet goes dark in Egypt
Egypt appears to have blocked all access to internet in the midst of anti-government demonstrations. US-based Web site Renesys said it has observed virtually simultaneous withdrawal of all routes to Egyptian networks in the Internet's global routing table, just after mid night, local time.
Despite internet blockade; photos, videos of Egypt protests flood social media
Despite the blockade imposed on internet and mobile communication, photos, videos of and responses to the Egypt unrest flood social media sites like Flickr, YouTube and Twitter.
Egypt cut off completely from internet, SMS services as protests continue
Escalating tensions and persistent protests have now prompted the government of Egypt to completely block all access to internet as well as SMS services.
Current protests in Egypt recall Bread Riots of 1977
The ongoing anti-government protests on the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian cities represent the biggest public demonstration in the country since the famous ‘bread riots’ which occurred exactly 34 years ago.
Mohamed ElBaradei, Egypt's opposition leader, arrives in Cairo
Mohamed El Baradei, a Noble laureate and considered an alternative leader to President Hosni Mubarak's regime even before the protests began in January, has returned to Egypt to join the massive anti-Mubarak protests.
Thousands march in Yemen to demand change of government
Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa Thursday to demand a change of government, inspired by the unrest that has ousted Tunisia's leader and spread to Egypt this week.
ElBaradei to return as Egypt unrest enters third day
Egyptian police fought protesters in two cities in eastern Egypt on Thursday and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei headed back to the country to join demonstrators trying to oust President Hosni Mubarak.
Africa growth on way back to pre-crisis level
African economic growth is heading back to pre-crisis growth levels, propelled by strong demand for its resources and increased South-South investment, notably from China.
Canada, grain buyer Morocco start free trade talks
Grains exporter Canada and Morocco, among the region's top wheat importers, on Thursday announced the start of negotiations for a free trade agreement, Morocco's official media reported.
Tunisia unrest hits growth, tourism, investment: Fitch
Weeks of unrest in Tunisia will hit economic growth, frighten away tourists and discourage foreign direct investment which could fall by up to a third this year, Fitch Ratings said on Thursday.
Libya creates $24 bln housing fund:newspaper
Libya has set up a $24-billion fund for investment and local development that will focus on providing housing for its rapidly growing population, the online Oea newspaper reported on Thursday.
Protests as Tunisia readies cabinet reshuffle
Protesters stormed police barricades in the Tunisian capital on Thursday and the government prepared to dismiss key loyalists of ousted leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in the face of widespread public anger.
Egypt unrest enters third day, ElBaradei to return
Egyptian police fought protesters in two cities in eastern Egypt on Thursday and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei headed back to the country to join demonstrators trying to oust President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt exchange reopens, main index down 8 pct
Egypt's stock exchange reopened after being suspended on Thursday and the benchmark index .EGX30 extended its decline to 8.2 percent from 6.2 percent before the halt.
Internet A Battlefield In Egypt
The internet has become a venue for battles between the Egyptian government and protesters, through social networking sites such as Facebook and the home pages of groups such as Anonymous.
Egypt protester stands in front of armored vehicle [VIDEO]
A video shows a protester in Egypt standing in front an armored vehicle to halt its advance.
Mubaraks have not fled Egypt: U.S. embassy source
The family of Egypt’s embattled President Hosni Mubarak has not fled the country, according to a source in the U.S. Embassy in Cairo who spoke to CBS News.
U.S. will see fiscal train wreck: Roubini
Unless the U.S. addresses [its] fiscal problem, we’re going to see a train wreck, said Nouriel Roubini.
Algeria must tackle youth unemployment: IMF
Algeria must urgently create jobs for its young unemployed, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report published on Wednesday, highlighting a problem that has fuelled unrest throughout the region.
Algeria steps up grain imports, eyes Tunisia virus
Algeria confirmed it bought almost a million tonnes of wheat on Wednesday and ordered an urgent speeding up of grain imports, a move seen heading off unrest over food prices as protests swept north Africa.
Egypt markets tumble after protests, investors ponder exit
Nervous investors may begin liquidating some of their substantial positions in Egyptian equities and securities if the unprecedented political protests that thrashed the market on Wednesday gain momentum.
Egyptians defy ban on protests, demand Mubarak go
Thousands of Egyptians defied a ban on protests by returning to Egypt's streets on Wednesday and calling for President Hosni Mubarak to leave office, and some scuffled with police.
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