IMF-World Bank

  • Mar 23, 2021
  • 2 min read

Nigerian naira move may only do so much for confidence

The government appears to have effectively devalued the naira again

Nigeria
  • Mar 12, 2021
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Argentina IMF deal will await October elections

The economy minister's forthcoming meetings in Washington will not lead to a short-term deal with the Fund

Argentina
  • Mar 2, 2021
  • 7 min read

Ghana borrowings may prompt eventual return to the IMF

Low investor appetite for a new Eurobond issuance may force the government to approach the IMF for a new programme

Ghana
  • Feb 22, 2021
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Vaccines for Palestinians will be deeply politicised

Only around 32,000 doses have arrived so far, with aid pledges lagging

Palestinians
  • Feb 15, 2021
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Bahrain’s economic recovery faces risks from Riyadh

The IMF expects a return to positive growth, but warns over credit risk

Bahrain
  • Feb 4, 2021
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Lebanon risks chaotic protests and more sectarianism

On the six-month anniversary of the Beirut blast, political change remains blocked

Lebanon
  • Feb 1, 2021
  • 7 min read

Mopani deal will exacerbate Zambia's debt crisis

The ruling party prioritises local mining jobs over a solution to the debt crisis

Zambia
  • Jan 28, 2021
  • 2 min read

South African budget faces long-standing challenges

An IMF visit has reaffirmed the need for the government to pursue wide-ranging reforms

South Africa