Nigeria proposes petrol price cap and 30-day discount programme
Nigeria is considering capping petrol prices at about 1,350 naira ($1.02) per litre as the Government moves to ease the impact of record fuel costs […]
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Mozambique in Talks with IMF as New Support Programme Considered
Mozambique has confirmed that it is preparing discussions on a possible new assistance programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as a technical mission from […]
Nigeria: Tinubu reshuffles economic team, appoints tax expert as Nigeria’s new Finance minister
Yesterday, April 21, Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has dismissed Finance Minister Wale Edun and appointed tax specialist Taiwo Oyedele in a strategic move to reinforce […]
Ethiopia Steps Up IMF Talks to Fast-Track Economic Reforms
An Ethiopian delegation led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held high-level talks with the International Monetary Fund on April 16, reinforcing efforts to accelerate the […]
Zambia to Forfeit $200m in Fuel Tax Relief Amid Global Energy Pressures
On Tuesday, Zambia’s Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, disclosed that the country will lose approximately $200 million in revenue following the suspension of selected fuel taxes […]
Mozambique Signals Fresh IMF Deal After Early €630m Debt Repayment
The Government of Mozambique has confirmed it is moving towards a new support programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the early repayment of […]
Nigeria Seeks Global Financial Cushion as Iran War Pressures Economy
Nigeria says it will pursue stronger financial backing from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank at this week’s Spring Meetings in Washington, as […]
South Africa Excluded from US-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting Amid Accreditation Dispute
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has not been accredited by the United States to attend the upcoming Group of Twenty (G20) Finance chiefs meeting […]
Ethiopia and Afreximbank Deepen Strategic Ties to Advance Africa’s Economic Self-Reliance
Ethiopia and the African Export-Import Bank have intensified high-level engagements aimed at reinforcing Africa’s economic sovereignty and resilience amid growing global uncertainties. According to the […]
Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Granted Bail Amid Tensions Over Constitutional Reforms
On Monday March 23, 2026, Zimbabwean opposition leader and former Finance minister Tendai Biti has been released on bail after his arrest for allegedly holding […]