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IMF approves fourth review of Burkina Faso’s ECF, new resilience facility amid robust growth

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review of Burkina Faso’s 48‑month Extended Credit Facility (ECF), unlocking an immediate disbursement of $33.2 million.

Airbus softens output goal in supply dispute with Pratt & Whitney

Airbus has softened its main jet production target on Thursday, blaming engine maker Pratt & Whitney for failing to strike a crucial supply agreement, in the latest sign of tension between planemakers and their main suppliers over shortages

SA’s Gold Fields profit more than doubles as bullion surges

Gold Fields doubled its full year profit

IMF reaches staff‑level agreement with Niger on eighth ECF review, fourth RSF review

Africa urged to protect social spending amid tight fiscal conditions

African governments have been urged to safeguard social spending even as fiscal pressures intensify across the continent, according to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

SA’s Afriforum serves summons on President, Health Minister

South Africa’s (SA) Civil rights organisation AfriForum has served summons on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi as part of its legal challenge to the constitutionality of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act.