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Rand weakens as hawkish Federal boosts Dollar

IMF approves funding, climate support package for Sierra Leone

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved new disbursements and a climate-focused facility to support Sierra Leone’s economic stability and reform agenda.

IMF warns energy subsidies risk long-term fiscal strain after Middle East shock

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that government responses to the recent energy shock risk becoming costly and difficult to reverse.

IMF urges Somalia to reform oil fiscal regime ahead of exploration boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Somalia to strengthen its petroleum fiscal framework as the country prepares for increased exploration activity.

Tanzania records strong trade surplus with SADC

Tanzania is experiencing a trade surplus with SADC countries

IMF concludes staff visit to Malawi with no deal on new lending

IMF concluded a staff visit ‌to Malawi where it held constructive discussions with authorities on the economy and policy priorities, although no deal was ​reached