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Nigeria projects 2026 deficit of 4.28% of GDP as President proposes spending plan

Nigeria expects a budget deficit worth 4.28% of gross domestic product in 2026

South Africans urged to avoid debt traps as festive spending begins

As the festive season kicks off, the NCR has urged South Africans to manage their finances carefully

Fitch pushes Gabon’s rating deeper into junk on soaring debt, tightening liquidity

Global credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded Gabon’s long-term foreign-currency issuer

IMF extends Niger RSF arrangement to March 2026

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an extension of Niger’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement until March 4, 2026.

IMF approves first review of Mali’s staff-monitored programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Mali’s Staff Monitored Program, providing cautious optimism for the country’s economic outlook amid persistent security and economic challenges.

ECOWAS abolishes air transport taxes to boost trade, tourism

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has moved to abolish air transport taxes across the region

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Nigeria projects 2026 deficit of 4.28% of GDP as President proposes spending plan

South Africans urged to avoid debt traps as festive spending begins

Fitch pushes Gabon’s rating deeper into junk on soaring debt, tightening liquidity

IMF extends Niger RSF arrangement to March 2026

IMF approves first review of Mali’s staff-monitored programme

ECOWAS abolishes air transport taxes to boost trade, tourism

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