Russia avoids debt default but risks mount

After threatening to make a debt payment in rubles, Russia has backed down and drawn on its unfrozen dollar holdings

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Mauritius faces economic diversification challenges

The central bank increased rates in March for the first time since 2011 as the country faces record inflation

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The government's deficit and debt have increase substantially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Colombo is in talks with the IMF, other funding agencies and friendly countries on ways to ease its economic crisis

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Surging hydrocarbons prices have eased Oman's finances, long under pressure

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Oman: IMF growth, debt, fiscal and current account forecasts

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Advanced/emerging markets sovereign debt exposure, 2005-2021

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Ghana's parliament passed a tax on electronic transactions

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The Delhi-friendly administration is trying to stamp out a campaign against Indian influence in the country

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The war in Ukraine, China's COVID-19 lockdowns and tighter global financial conditions will slow world growth and trade

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