Ghana agrees to restructure $5.4 billion in debt with new MoU
Ghana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with bilateral creditors, including China and France, to restructure $5.4 billion of debt. This agreement is crucial […]
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Ghana Unable to Secure Debt Agreement with Global Bondholders
Ghana’s attempts to restructure its $13 billion international bond debt have hit a snag, according to government sources on Monday, dealing a setback to its […]
Somalia Achieves 99% Debt Cancellation from Paris Club Creditors
Somalia successfully negotiated the elimination of 99% of its debt to members of the Paris Club, marking a significant achievement in the nation’s journey to […]
IMF to Evaluate the Economic Impact of Drought in Zambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced its intention to visit Zambia in mid-April to evaluate the economic impact of the ongoing drought. With 84 […]
IMF praises Ghana’s ‘strong’ economic reform policies that begin to bear fruit
Ghana’s recent deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will remain unaffected despite the latest government reshuffle, President Nana Akufo-Addo assured, just as the global […]
Mozambican government plans additional tax on rents and broadening of VAT base
The Mozambican government has made a commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to broaden the VAT base and apply an “additional tax” to rental […]
Mozambique must maintain fiscal consolidation and ease monetary policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) argues that Mozambique should continue fiscal consolidation in order to reduce debt needs, signaling that an easing of monetary policy […]
IMF approves new disbursement of 55.4 million euros in assistance program for Mozambique
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the third assessment of the assistance plan for Mozambique, allowing the “immediate disbursement” of a new tranche of […]
Malawi suspends official foreign travel to cut expenses
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has decided to temporarily ban himself and his government from traveling abroad, to help his country cut spending in the face […]
IMF admits situation is “a little complicated” due to increase in domestic debt in Mozambique
The representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Mozambique has classified the domestic debt situation as “somewhat complicated”. Alexis Meyer (IMF representative) says that […]