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Senegal secures staff-level deal for $2.2 billion IMF programme

Senegal has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a proposed $2.2 billion programme aimed at restoring debt sustainability, strengthening public finances and supporting economic reforms.

IMF warns rising debt threatens developing economies

Developing countries face growing pressure from high borrowing costs, declining external financing and rising debt repayments, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Ebola outbreak surges in DRC amid $1.1 billion funding gap

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is confronting the fastest-growing recorded Ebola outbreak, with humanitarian agencies warning that inadequate funding could cost more lives.

African gaming regulators target illegal online betting

African gaming regulators are seeking stronger cross-border cooperation to curb illegal online betting, protect consumers and keep gambling revenue within national economies.

UN warns world could breach 1.5°C climate limit soon

Record heatwaves, deadly floods and wildfires show a warming planet moving closer to breaching safe temperature limits, according to a new United Nations (UN) report.

Funding crisis forces WFP to halve West Bank food aid

A funding shortage has forced the World Food Programme (WFP) to halve assistance in the West Bank despite food insecurity more than doubling over two years.