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 […]
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Ghana Showcases Economic Turnaround at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
Ghana’s economic recovery has taken centre stage at the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., where Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the country’s […]
Senegal Engages IMF in Fresh Talks on Economic Support Programme
Authorities from Senegal have held a series of discussions in New York with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of preliminary negotiations toward a […]
Djibouti Heads to Predictable Polls as Guelleh Eyes Sixth Term
Voters in Djibouti are heading to the polls on Friday, April 10, to elect a President in a race widely seen as lacking suspense, with […]
Cameroon Shows Economic Resilience in 2025 Despite Election Disruptions, IMF Warns of 2026 Risks
Cameroon’s economy demonstrated “remarkable resilience” in 2025 despite multiple shocks, including the October 12 presidential election, according to the International Monetary Fund in a report […]
IMF Projects 4.9% Growth for Morocco in 2026
Morocco’s economy is poised to maintain strong momentum in 2026, with the International Monetary Fund projecting GDP growth of 4.9% — matching the pace recorded […]
Mali: IMF Approves Final Review of Mali’s Economic Program Amid Signs of Recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second and final review of Mali’s Staff-Monitored Program (SMP), originally launched in March 2025, according to a […]
IMF Clears $2.27bn for Egypt After Latest Program Reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s economic reform programme, unlocking approximately 2.27 billion U.S. dollars in […]
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 […]
IMF Approves $124.3 Million Resilience Facility and Completes Fourth Review of Extended Credit for Burkina Faso
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on February 18, 2026, completed the fourth review of Burkina Faso’s 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, unlocking […]