The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its growth forecast for several African countries, warning that the continent’s economic progress may slow down if certain challenges are not addressed quickly. …
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Kenya Moves to Cut Budget Deficit, Eyes Fresh IMF Talks Amid Economic Pressure
The Kenyan government has announced that it will reduce its fiscal deficit to 4.5 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 2025/2026 financial year. This is a step …
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CBN Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Stability and Transparency Amid Reforms
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to ensuring long-term economic stability, financial inclusion, and policy transparency as Nigeria continues with …
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African Markets
African financial markets are currently facing a challenging situation, influenced by both global and local factors. There is growing uncertainty in the global economy, as well as domestic political tensions …
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Audit Report Exposes Forex Losses and Debt Pressure at Ethiopia’s Central Bank
A new audit of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has revealed serious financial troubles, including massive losses in foreign exchange dealings and gold trading, as well as rising government …
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AfricaBusinessEconomyEgyptGOVERNMENTNorth Africa
IMF Gives Egypt $1.2 Billion to Support Ongoing Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Egypt as part of the country’s ongoing economic reform plan. This marks the fourth payment under the Extended Fund Facility …
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Nigeria’s net FX reserves rose to $23b in December, says CBN
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves (NFER) have risen to $23.11 billion at the end of 2024, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This figure is $15.6 billion lower …
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AfricaEconomyEgyptNorth Africa
Egypt’s Economic Reform Program: IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement Amidst Inflation Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Egypt following the completion of the fourth review of the country’s economic reform program. This decision underscores the …
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IMF says Malawi economy stabilizing under Chakwera
by Editorby EditorThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has claimed that President Lazarus Chakwera’s government is making efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy. The IMF delegation led by first deputy manager Gita Gopinath …
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Rwanda: IMF Approves $319 Million Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility
by Editorby EditorRwanda becomes the first African Country to Receive a $319 Million Arrangement under the newly established Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) The RSF will support Rwanda’s ambitious agenda to build …