Senegal Secures IMF Confidence as Mission Concludes in Dakar
Senegal has earned a vote of confidence from the International Monetary Fund following the conclusion of an IMF mission led by Edward Gemayel on 4 […]
Finance
IFC to Expand Local-Currency Lending to Strengthen African Investment Landscape
The International Finance Corporation announced plans on 3 November 2025 to scale up local-currency lending and direct investment across Africa, aiming to help businesses achieve […]
Nigeria Approves $2.85 Billion Foreign Borrowing Plan, Including First-Ever Sovereign Sukuk
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Nigeria’s Parliament has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure $2.85 billion in external loans from international debt markets, marking […]
Egypt’s Informal Economy Dominates Private Sector Output-CAPMAS Report
Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has revealed that the informal economy contributes over 90 percent of the country’s private sector output, […]
IMF Mission in Dakar Seeks Solutions to Restore Senegal’s Debt Sustainability
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation arrived in Dakar on Wednesday, 22 October, to continue negotiations on a new financial support programme for Senegal. Led […]
Morocco Unveils Ambitious 2026 Regional Investment Strategy
Morocco’s government has unveiled a comprehensive 2026 investment plan totaling 380 billion dirhams, representing a 12% increase focused on infrastructure development and regional equity ahead […]
Senegal Raises Debt Service Projections by $5.8 Billion Ahead of IMF Talks
Senegal has revised its debt service projections upward by about 3.2 trillion CFA francs ($5.8 billion) over the next three years, as reflected in a […]
Ghana’s Economic Growth Slows to 4.5% in July Amid Industrial Decline
Ghana’s Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) registered a 4.5 percent year-on-year increase in July, a significant slowdown from the 8.3 percent recorded in the […]
IMF Projects Egypt’s Debt to Fall to Lowest Level Since 2016 by 2030 Amid Fiscal Reforms
Egypt’s general government gross debt is forecast to decline steadily through 2030, reaching its lowest level since 2016, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). […]
Ethiopia’s Debt Talks with Bondholders Collapse Amid Dispute Over Restructuring Terms
Ethiopia announced on Tuesday that its debt restructuring negotiations with international bondholders had ended without an agreement, citing persistent differences over key terms. The East […]