Senegal’s Faye plans to launch new political party after split with former ally
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is planning to establish a new political party, signalling a major shift in the country’s...
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Senegal: IMF returns to the country as debt reform talks resume
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has resumed formal engagement with Senegal following a four-month suspension in debt reform discussions. This...
Senegalese economic actors await nomination of new government
The firing of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonki on May 23rd and the current absence of government have awakened fear...
Senegal president replaces PM with finance expert
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed veteran economist Ahmadou Al Aminou as the country’s new prime minister following the...
Iran war hits living conditions in Africa and Middle East, IMF warns
International Monetary Fund economists said the war in Iran could worsen living conditions across Africa and parts of the Middle...
IMF warns of mounting pressure as Iran war slows global growth
The global economy is facing mounting pressure from the war involving Iran, with growth slowing and countries expected to seek...
Global lenders and energy agency warn against hoarding amid crisis
The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency urged countries to avoid hoarding energy supplies and imposing export...
Morocco rolls out $21bn plan to narrow development gaps
Morocco has approved $21bn in territorial development programmes to improve public services and reduce disparities, Moroccan government-friendly Yabiladi reported on...
Senegal protests expose cracks in government reform promises
Hundreds of workers and opposition supporters marched in the Senegalese capital of Dakar on April 8th to protest rising living...
IMF: Morocco’s World Cup gains depend on controlling costs
Morocco’s economic gains from hosting the 2030 World Cup will depend on efficient public spending and strict cost control, the...
IMF says Morocco economy set for steady growth
Morocco’s economy is set to maintain steady growth, driven by stronger services, industrial activity and ongoing investment, Maghrebi Week reported...
Senegal denies allegations of secret €650m borrowing
Senegal's debt crisis has intensified after the government denied allegations that it secretly secured €650 million in borrowing, according to...
Morocco growth to hold steady, IMF says
Investment and expanding non-agricultural sectors are expected to keep Morocco’s economic growth steady in the coming years, as reported by...
IMF prepares visit to Mozambique as financial pressures grow
Mozambique is expected to receive a mission from the International Monetary Fund in the coming months as the country seeks...
Gabon asks IMF for new financial arrangement
Gabon has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new financial arrangement aimed at stabilising public finances, Africanews reported...
