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AfDB approves $100 million facility to boost clean energy and investment in West Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $100 million financing package to strengthen regional investment capacity and expand clean energy access across West Africa.

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.

UN warns of potential atrocity crimes as fighting threatens Sudan’s El Obeid

The United Nations (UN) has warned that a looming offensive on El Obeid could trigger serious international crimes and worsen Sudan’s humanitarian crisis.