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IMF unlocks funding for Côte d’Ivoire as reforms deliver strong results

The International Monetary Fund has approved the final reviews of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic programmes, unlocking fresh funding while acknowledging strong reform performance and improved economic stability.

Ghana to buy 30% of large miners’ gold output from July 1: Statement

Central banks are increasingly stockpiling bullion as high prices bolster its ​appeal as a reserve asset.

Rand steadies ahead of producer inflation data

SA Rand steadied in early trade on Thursday

Angola launches AgriConnect plan to boost food production, jobs

Angola and the World Bank Group have unveiled a new national initiative aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector, with a strong focus on job creation, food security and private investment.

Guinea‑Bissau growth masks deeper structural weaknesses

Guinea‑Bissau’s economy delivered solid growth in 2025, but underlying structural weaknesses continue to threaten long‑term development, according to a new World Bank report.

World Bank targets jobs in new Ethiopia partnership strategy

The World Bank Group has unveiled a new long-term strategy for Ethiopia that places job creation at the centre of its development engagement, as the country confronts mounting pressure to absorb a rapidly growing workforce.