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Yemen's Cash Crisis Deepens as Central Bank Takes Control

4/19/2026

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Story summary

Yemen faces a cash shortage as Aden's central bank shuts unauthorized exchange firms and centralizes remittances, halting the devaluation temporarily from 2,900 to 1,500 riyals per US dollar.
Public frustration rises as banks limit currency conversions and many cannot access cash.
Government employees report difficulties using low-denomination banknotes, and some turn to informal exchanges.
The crisis, worsened by conflict, challenges businesses and individuals reliant on remittances and foreign currency.

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Story summary

Yemen faces a cash shortage as Aden's central bank shuts unauthorized exchange firms and centralizes remittances, halting the devaluation temporarily from 2,900 to 1,500 riyals per US dollar.
Public frustration rises as banks limit currency conversions and many cannot access cash.
Government employees report difficulties using low-denomination banknotes, and some turn to informal exchanges.
The crisis, worsened by conflict, challenges businesses and individuals reliant on remittances and foreign currency.