Tag: COVID-19

IMF greenlights $1 bn loan to Tanzania

AFP Jul 19, 2022  0

Tanzania is to immediately receive the equivalent of $151.7 million. It had alre...

Ghana president defends IMF aid decision

AFP Jul 9, 2022  0

The decision has stoked fierce debate in Ghana, where Akufo-Addo has come under ...

Mauritius lifts most COVID restrictions

AFP Jun 29, 2022  0

Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said Mauritius had achieved a very high rate of ...

African economies see reasons for optimism despite crises

AFP Jun 26, 2022  0

Africa already showed some resilience during the pandemic as its economic contra...

Somalia president tests positive for COVID-19

AFP Jun 24, 2022  0

"So far, I have no symptoms but I will continue to self-isolate and serve the pe...

World Bank slashes 2022 global growth forecast to 2.9%

AFP Jun 7, 2022  0

The slump comes after growth recovered to 5.7% in 2021 following the downturn ca...

Senegal, U.S. to help lead upcoming global COVID-19 summit

AFP Apr 18, 2022  0