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Sudan remains on IMF delayed consultation list amid ongoing instability

Sudan remains among the International Monetary Fund (IMF) member countries with significantly overdue Article IV consultations, highlighting the impact of conflict and political instability on economic oversight and engagement with international financial institutions.

Oil rises after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran

Oil prices gained on Friday

Madagascar imports diesel cargo to address energy emergency  

Madagascar’s government has imported a shipment of diesel to help ease energy supply

“Infrastructure drive must rebuild SA industry”

South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country’s infrastructure programme must rebuild domestic manufacturing, develop skills and create productive jobs.

EAC, Germany renew regional partnership with $45.9 million funding deal  

Germany commits $45.9 million grant to boost East African trade and integration

Mauritius urged to mobilise finance for high-income transition

Mauritius must mobilise development financing at scale to raise productivity, deepen economic transformation and realise ambitions of becoming a high-income economy.