Tuesday, July 7, 2026

International Monetary Fund

January 24, 2024

World Bank approves $300 million to strengthen Ghana’s economy

The World Bank Group said it has approved $300 million in funding to strengthen Ghana’s economy.

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo [Photo credit: Prime News Ghana]
January 9, 2024

IMF approves disbursement of $60.7 million to Mozambique

The review brings total disbursements under the $456 million Extended Credit Facility programme approved in 2022 to about $273 million, IMF said.

International Monetary Fund and
December 14, 2023

Argentina cuts subsidies, devalues currency to avert economic crisis

Mr Milei, a libertarian, is having a decisive first week in office.

President Javier Milei
November 24, 2023

Cheta Nwanze: Tinubu’s fictional budget mirrors reckless fiscal policies of his predecessors

A close look at some of the estimates throws up some urgent questions and concerns.

A composite photo of President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian masses used to illustrate the story
September 29, 2023

Youthful population represents ‘tremendous’ opportunities for Africa: IMF

“Africa is a continent with a youthful population, which presents tremendous opportunities for the region as well.”

African youths used to illustrate the story
September 19, 2023

Ghana has gone essentially bankrupt: New York Times

“The government is essentially bankrupt,” stated the report. “It was the 17th time Ghana has been compelled to turn to the fund since it gained independence in 1957.”

President Nana Akufo-Addo and Ghana Market
August 2, 2023

Lawmakers flee as protesters swarm National Assembly over Tinubu’s subsidy removal

Demonstrations were held across the country on Wednesday after multi-level talks between the government and labour unions deadlocked through Tuesday night.

Labour protesters at the National Assembly
June 30, 2023

EU Summit: Poland, Hungary seek revision of asylum reform

Poland, supported by Hungary, called for revising plans to reform asylum rules in the European Union.

Asylum Seekers
May 17, 2023

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18% amid economic woes

The West African country is grappling with soaring inflation, debt, and a depreciating currency pushing it to default.

Ghana Public Utilities Regulatory Commission
May 5, 2023

Avoiding protectionism key to robust economic recovery: IMF

The IMF managing director says the world has to avoid the temptation to fall back on protectionism on its way to economic recovery.

Kristalina Georgieva