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Ghana’s parliament approves tighter limits on central bank financing

The revised law bans all direct or indirect loans to the government.

SA Border Management Authority accelerates border infrastructure upgrades to curb illegal crossings, smuggling

South Africa’s (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) has intensified efforts to modernise the country’s land ports of entry.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on final Zambia ECF review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia on the sixth and final review under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.

Angola’s growth slows as oil sector weighs on economy

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mika Saito held Angola’s 2025 Article IV consultation discussions from December 1, 2025, to December 16, 2025.

UN report details mass killings, sexual violence in Sudan’s North Darfur

Harrowing new details of targeted sexual violence and summary executions in Sudan’s North Darfur region have emerged in a report by the United Nations (UN) human rights office.

Aid groups warn Gaza relief operations at risk of collapse amid new Israeli restrictions

Humanitarian agencies working in the Occupied Palestinian Territory have warned that life-saving aid operations could collapse unless Israel urgently lifts new barriers that are blocking access and forcing international charities to shut down.