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French stocks decline amid rising protests

French stocks decline amid rising protests

French stocks led declines in European markets during trading on Monday, after the CAC 40 index recorded a drop of 1.02%, following a wave of protests and violence that occurred in the country over the weekend, amid ongoing economic pressures and weak investor confidence. According to Reuters, French stocks fell at a time when the second-largest economy in the Eurozone is facing a slowdown in growth and rising debt levels, coinciding with protests that erupted over rising prices and the deterioration of public services. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Oct 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
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Higher education budget in Algeria rises by more than 8 percent in 2027

Higher education budget in Algeria rises by more than 8 percent in 2027

The Finance and Budget Committee of the National People's Assembly listened to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Badari, regarding the budget allocated to the sector within the draft finance law for the year 2027, which includes an increase in commitment authorizations by 8.25 percent compared to last year, in addition to enhancing scientific research programs, improving student life, and developing university governance. Badari explained during a session held yesterday, Saturday, in the presence of the Minister of Relations with Parliament, Najiba Djilali, that the commitment authorizations allocated to the higher education and scientific research sector amounted to 843.81 billion dinars, while the payment appropriations were estimated at 847.26 billion dinars, an increase of 4.97 percent compared to last year.

Oct 18, 2026echoroukonline.com
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IMF Raises Growth Forecasts for Sub-Saharan African Countries

The IMF has raised its growth forecasts for the economies of Sub-Saharan African countries to 4.5 percent for the years 2026 and 2027, up from 4.3 percent in its previous estimates. The fund explained in its report on 'Regional Economic Outlook Updates' for Africa in October 2026 that the increase in growth forecasts reflects the region's economies' ability to adapt to global supply chain disruptions and local economic reforms. Despite the improved growth forecasts, the report noted disparities in economic performance among countries in the region, with resource-rich economies continuing to show some resilience, while countries less dependent on natural resources face a slowdown in the pace of economic activity.

Oct 16, 2026al24news.dz