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IMF approves funding for Togo after positive programme review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved additional funding for Togo following the completion of the combined third and fourth reviews under the country’s Extended Credit Facility programme.

IMF warns AI-driven cyber risks could threaten financial stability

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the global financial system, but a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report warns that it is also increasing cybersecurity risks in ways that could threaten financial stability, particularly in developing economies.

Kenya, Rwanda sign fuel import deal to boost supply security

Rwanda said the partnership would boost security and continuity of petroleum supply.

Egypt moves to step up fuel supply ahead of rise in power demand this summer

Egypt suffered ​severe rolling blackouts in 2023 and ​had to ⁠rely on foreign funding to stabilise its grid in 2024.

Kenya, Rwanda sign fuel import deal to boost supply security

Rwanda and Kenya fuel imports

SA power producer reviews forensic report on diesel procurement contracts

Eskom, South Africa’s (SA) power producer, says it has received the full report from an independent investigation into diesel procurement and storage contracts under tender MWP2197GX, with the findings currently undergoing internal review processes before any recommendations are implemented.