Benin Targets Fiscal Stability with 3% Deficit Ceiling, Emphasises Debt Vigilance
Benin’s 2026 budget aims to keep the fiscal deficit within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ceiling of 3 percent of GDP, according […]
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Botswana expects 2026 economic growth but faces rising debt above statutory ceiling
Botswana’s economy is projected to rebound this year after two consecutive years of contraction, but Government debt is expected to exceed the statutory ceiling due […]
IMF Concludes 2025 Article IV Mission to Angola, Projects Slower Growth Amid Oil Challenges
On Wednesday, December 17, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) disclosed that the staff team, led by Mika Saito, concluded Angola’s 2025 Article IV consultation during […]
Côte d’Ivoire Bonds Rally After Fitch Upgrade Signals Strong Growth and Fiscal Gains
Côte d’Ivoire’s international bonds advanced on Monday, 15 December, following a credit rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings, reflecting investor confidence in the West African country’s […]
Mozambique Pays Over $42 Million to China in Debt Service Despite Loan Relief Measures
Mozambique paid more than US$42.2 million to China in debt service over a three-month period, making Beijing its largest bilateral creditor, according to data from […]
Ramaphosa Seeks Bold Financial Reforms and Fairer Global Economy at G20 Summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed optimism that the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg will deliver tangible reforms to the global financial system […]
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 […]
Senegal Shifts Gears Toward Self-Reliance Through Domestic Revenue Overhaul
Facing the fiscal pressures of suspended international support, Senegal is pivoting toward a bold path of economic sovereignty by intensifying domestic tax compliance. Prime Minister […]
Senegal to Summon Former President Macky Sall to Court Over Financial Mismanagement
Senegal’s Government announced that former President Macky Sall will be summoned to court following an audit report revealing significant financial irregularities during his time in […]
Ghana: Opposition candidate John Mahama wins presidential election
In a testament to its tradition of peaceful political transitions, Ghana has elected opposition candidate John Mahama as its new President, with the ruling party’s […]