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Rand stands firm against nationwide immigration protests  

South African Rand holds firm at R16.34 despite nationwide migration protests

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Egypt on funding reviews

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the completion of key programme reviews under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

IMF approves funding for Togo after positive programme review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved additional funding for Togo following the completion of the combined third and fourth reviews under the country’s Extended Credit Facility programme.

IMF warns AI-driven cyber risks could threaten financial stability

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the global financial system, but a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report warns that it is also increasing cybersecurity risks in ways that could threaten financial stability, particularly in developing economies.

Legal migrants urged to stay calm, ensure documentation amid rising tensions

Foreign nationals who are lawfully in South Africa (SA) have been advised not to panic amid ongoing protests, but to ensure they have complete and verifiable documentation to support their legal status in the country.

ECOWAS rejects allegations of political interference in Guinea-Bissau  

Tensions rise in Guinea-Bissau as politicians clash with ECOWAS envoys