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Burkina Faso Raises Nearly 66 Billion CFA Francs in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

Burkina Faso has raised 65.99 billion CFA francs (about $110 million) on the regional financial market after issuing Treasury bills and bonds through the UMOA-Titres. The government had initially targeted…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Gabon Seeks New IMF Loan to Support Economic Reforms

Gabon has formally requested a new financial arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the oil-producing Central African nation looks to stabilize its economy and strengthen fiscal management. IMF…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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IMF Signals Possible New Loan Program for Zambia After August Elections

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says discussions with Zambia over a potential new financial support program could begin as early as April, but a final agreement is likely to come…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Burkina Faso’s Patriotic Support Fund Exceeds CFA 496bn as Public Backs Security Efforts

Burkinabè citizens and the diaspora contributed CFA 496.97 billion to Patriotic Support Fund (PSF) by the end of 2025, exceeding the cumulative target of CFA 450 billion and reaching a…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Botswana Weighs Tax Hikes as Diamond Slump Strains Economy

Botswana is considering raising income and corporate taxes as a prolonged downturn in the global diamond market squeezes government finances in a country where diamonds are the economic backbone. Falling…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026

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CEMAC Suspends Activities Amid Financial Crisis in Central Africa

The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) has announced a suspension of most of its projects and official missions due to a severe financial crisis affecting its operations.…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Ethiopia Pushes to Convert Commercial Debt into Concessional Loans Amid Economic Reforms

The Ethiopian government is in active negotiations with international creditors to convert a portion of its commercial debt into concessional loans, a move aimed at easing repayment pressures and lowering…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

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Chad Secures $625 Million IMF Deal to Boost Economic Stability and Development

Chad has secured a $625 million financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a new four-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program that will run from 2025 to 2029.…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Senegal Raises $644 Million in Oversubscribed Bond Sale Amid Debt Concerns

Senegal’s government has successfully raised 364 billion CFA francs ($644 million) through its second bond issuance of 2025, surpassing its initial target of 300 billion CFA by more than 21%,…

Africa News Now July 17, 2025

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Egypt, China Deepen Financial Ties with Currency Trade, Panda Bonds, and Digital Payment Deals

On July 10, 2025, the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Hassan Abdalla, hosted his Chinese counterpart, Pan Gongsheng of the People’s Bank of China, in Cairo for a…

Africa News Now July 11, 2025

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IMF Approves $370 Million Disbursement to Ghana After Successful 4th Review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $370 million disbursement to Ghana following the successful completion of the fourth review of the country’s economic performance under the Extended Credit…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025