The 17th BRICS Summit concluded yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, marking a pivotal moment in the bloc's history. The summit was attended by ten partner countries, significantly expanding BRICS's global ...

With Nigeria, Africa’s fourth largest economy and the world’s sixthmost populous nation with over 228 million people, already ...

WAEMU states collectively raised nearly 7,000 billion CFA francs in the first half of 2025, a record amount driven by increased financing needs, the return of long-term bonds, and an improved ...

Institutions like the IMF, World Bank, FAO, and European Union have praised Ethiopia’s reform program for being indigenous, data-driven, and homegrown—not externally imposed.

Addis Abbaba, June, 22, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia is in the midst of a historic economic transformation—shaped by bold policy choices, strategic investments, and a firm commitment to sustainable, ...

Ethiopia stands at a pivotal juncture in its history, undergoing transformative reforms that are capturing the attention of the global community. The nation is not only redefining its economic ...

Sri Lanka has made substantial progress on an IMF-supported economic reform program, but more work is needed to reduce the Asian country's 24.5% poverty rate, tackle corruption and reduce domestic ...

“Since the launch of Ethiopia’s so-called economic reform—particularly following the agreements signed with the IMF and others—it was anticipated that we would be heading in this direction. From the ...

As soon as he starts to speak, Asmelash Desta begins to scowl, his gentle features darkening under the shadow of a troubled brow. In the heat of a tin-roofed cafe in Semera, the sweltering capital of ...

A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ron van Rooden, visited Damascus from June 1–5, 2025, to assess the economic and financial conditions in the country, discuss the ...