IMF to consider bailout for debt-crippled Congo Republic
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund will examine Congo Republic’s request for a bailout on July 6, the international lender said on Wednesday. […]
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Millions of Ghanaians not benefiting from booming economy—UN
The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights said millions of people in Ghana are not benefiting from the country’s booming economy, but […]
South African firms urged to invest in public projects in Zambia
Zambia’s finance minister has urged South African firms to invest in roads and power plants in the Southern African nation after it suspended borrowing indefinitely. […]
Ethiopia appoints new central bank governor
Ethiopia has appointed a new central bank governor on Monday amid major economic reforms spearheaded by the country’s new Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed. Yinager Dessie […]
African nations at risk of debt distress despite growth – IMF
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday warned that Sub-Saharan African nations are at growing risk of debt distress. This came in the IMF regional economic […]
Congo has “met” criteria for an IMF deal
Congo Republic over the weekend said it fulfilled the criteria for a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revamp its debt-crippled economy. The […]
Algerian economy to improve in 2018—PM
Algeria’s economy will improve this year as revenue from the oil sector and natural gas picks up, Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia said on Saturday. Oil […]
Mauritania inks nearly $17 million loan agreement with IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded an agreement of $16.56 million with Mauritania as the West African nation’s economic recovery has been confirmed with […]
Ghana to adopt new tax collection system as it exits IMF
The Ghanaian Revenue Authority (GRA) has been asked to put in place an effective tax collection system to make it easier for those in the […]
São Tomé and Príncipe gets $10 million boost from the World Bank
The World Bank will provide about $10 million to finance social projects in São Tomé and Príncipe. The projects will help the West African archipelago […]