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France drops demand for full suspension of Shein site

France demanded on Friday a series of measures from Shein to prove products sold on its website comply with the law, but backed off from its earlier push for a three-month full suspension of the online platform over the sale of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons

IMF highlights strong reform progress as Côte d’Ivoire moves toward upper middle-income status

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed key reviews of its multi-year financing arrangements for Côte d’Ivoire, reaffirming confidence in the country’s reform trajectory and economic resilience.

SA Deputy Finance Minister warns that accounting constraints are driving inappropriate lending

South Africa’s (SA) Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has warned that persistent constraints within government accounting practices are contributing to inappropriate lending patterns among financial institutions, including major banks.

Rwanda’s economy remains resilient but urges fiscal discipline: IMF

Rwanda’s economy has remained resilient despite a series of global and domestic shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.

SA risks falling behind as financial skills shortage widens: Experts

Fresh concerns have been raised about South Africa’s (SA) widening financial skills gap

‘Algeria opening up major investment opportunities across Africa’

Algeria is opening up major investment opportunities, particularly in infrastructure, mining, and energy