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IMF reaches agreement with Togo on next phase of reform programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Togo on the combined third and fourth reviews of the country’s reform programme under the Extended Credit Facility.

IMF notes strong growth in WAEMU, flags risks to stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported continued economic growth across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), while warning that risks to fiscal and financial stability remain.

IMF advances discussions with Chad on economic reform programme

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has concluded a two-week visit to Chad, reporting progress in discussions on the country’s economic reform programme under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

ICJ rules right to strike protected under international labour convention

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that the right to strike is protected under a key International Labour Organisation (ILO) convention, addressing a long-standing dispute between workers and employers.

UN scales up response as Ebola outbreak worsens in eastern DRC

United Nations (UN) agencies have increased support to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), deploying emergency supplies and strengthening response systems as health authorities work to limit transmission.

Morocco’s inflation rate rises to 1.7% in April

Morocco’s annual inflation rate, measured by the consumer price index, rose to 1.7% ‌in April