EconomyTop StoriesIMF cuts MENA growth outlook after Iran war impactGBO CorrespondentApril 20, 2026April 19, 2026 GBO CorrespondentApril 20, 2026April 19, 2026 IMF cuts Middle East and North Africa growth outlook as Iran war...
EconomyTop StoriesSri Lanka’s economic crisis deepens amid global oil shockGBO CorrespondentApril 15, 2026April 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentApril 15, 2026April 14, 2026 Sri Lanka's economic crisis intensifies as higher oil prices and import costs...
EconomyIssue 02 - 2026MAGAZINESouth Africa’s recovery still on shaky groundGBO CorrespondentApril 14, 2026April 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentApril 14, 2026April 16, 2026 Energy shortages have been one of the most critical constraints on South...
EconomyTop StoriesIMF, Sri Lanka agree on USD 700 million funding dealGBO CorrespondentApril 14, 2026April 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentApril 14, 2026April 13, 2026 The deal comes as the island nation is recovering from its worst...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesIMF flags risk of abrupt currency depreciationGBO CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026 GBO CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026 The IMF said this source of funds has clearly been beneficial for...
EconomyTop StoriesLow-income countries face rising global risks: IMFGBO CorrespondentApril 6, 2026April 2, 2026 GBO CorrespondentApril 6, 2026April 2, 2026 The IMF staff paper defines LICs as the 70 countries eligible for...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesIMF visit to Sri Lanka: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026 GBO CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026 The IMF said the economy grew by 5 per cent in 2025,...
EconomyTop StoriesIt’s ‘Merry Christmas’ for Congo as African country unlocks USD 442 million IMF fundingGBO CorrespondentDecember 30, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 30, 2025 While Congo met seven of eight non-continuous structural benchmarks, the remaining benchmark...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesIMF reaches key milestone on Egypt’s fifth, sixth loan programme reviewsGBO CorrespondentDecember 24, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 24, 2025 The IMF said structural reforms still need to be accelerated, including the...
EconomyTop StoriesRising food and beverage costs push Kuwait’s inflation up to 2.39%GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 2025 In September 2025, the International Monetary Fund echoed similar views, noting that...