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IMF plans more talks with Gabon in coming weeks

IMF will continue to hold technical discussions with Gabon on fiscal and public debt developments

IMF urges Burundi to improve banking data, oversight

Burundi should strengthen banking data, statistical controls and financial supervision as the country prepares to implement more advanced international accounting standards, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says.

Africa urged to build AI around local challenges

African countries should build artificial intelligence (AI) systems around local development challenges instead of copying technologies and priorities designed elsewhere, a United Nations (UN)-backed expert says.

JPMorgan index puts Zambia on global investment map

Zambia’s inclusion in JPMorgan’s new frontier market bond index could attract foreign capital, increase liquidity and improve the country’s visibility among international investors.

‘Rwanda, Belgium restoring relations could allow development cooperation to resume’

Rwanda and Belgium have restored diplomatic relations following an 18-month dispute linked to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Moody’s cuts Botswana rating again as diamond slump weighs on economy

Moody’s downgraded Botswana’s domestic- and foreign-currency long-term issuer ratings

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IMF plans more talks with Gabon in coming weeks

IMF urges Burundi to improve banking data, oversight

Africa urged to build AI around local challenges

JPMorgan index puts Zambia on global investment map

‘Rwanda, Belgium restoring relations could allow development cooperation to resume’

Moody’s cuts Botswana rating again as diamond slump weighs on economy

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