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Lebanon's PM to Hezbollah: 'Have mercy'
Hezbollah's aggressive rhetoric toward Saudi Arabia leaves them politically more isolated, but are they losing ground?
IMF extends debt service relief for 25 countries
The IMF has approved a fifth and final tranche of debt service relief totaling about $115 million for 25 of its members.
Omicron could slow economic growth, warns IMF chief
The warning comes as rising inflation and global supply chain disruptions hit economies worldwide.
Africa must lead on sustainable industrialization
Harrison Mwilima
It's a high time for African countries to lead the world towards sustainable industrialization, says Harrison Mwilima.
Desperate Afghans forced to sell children
The situation in Afghanistan has become so dire that some families have been forced to sell their own children.
Pakistan: Rampant inflation hits hard
Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented economic turmoil, with the inflation rate rising exponentially.
Pakistanis suffer under high inflation amid IMF negotiations
Economists are worried the IMF's conditions will trigger price hikes burdening Pakistani consumers.
Energy price hike problem to be resolved soon?
The steep increase in energy prices in Europe and elsewhere has been bad news for households and companies alike.
IMF announces exit of first female chief economist
Gita Gopinath will return to Harvard after serving as the International Monetary Fund's first female chief economist.
Can Lebanon's talks with the IMF succeed?
Some experts doubt whether fresh talks between Lebanon and the IMF will yield substantial results.
IMF cuts global economic growth outlook
The revision comes as the post-pandemic recovery in advanced economies, including the US and Germany, is losing steam.
IMF to decide 'very soon' on Kristalina Georgieva's future
During her previous stint at the World Bank, she allegedly pressured staff to alter data to benefit China.
Zambia's president eyes economic reforms
What economic reforms does the newly elected president, Hakainde Hichilema, plan to tackle in Zambia?
Lebanon: New government gets parliament approval
The government won a vote of confidence on its program that aims to haul the country out of its economic crisis.
Lebanon finally unveils new government
Billionaire Najib Mikati has named his Cabinet as Lebanon faces one of the toughest crises in its history.
Zambia: Opposition Hichilema wins presidential election
A veteran opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema is faced with turning around Zambia's debt-laden economy.
Economy dominates Zambia's general election
Zambians will elect a new president as the the economy crumbles and human rights are being violated.
IMF: Lack of vaccines hurting global recovery
Economies in developed countries are improving while struggles in other countries are getting worse, a new report says.
IMF grants $2.5 billion loan to Sudan
IMF and US officials praised the Sudanese civlian government's economic reforms.
Global organizations pitch plan for vaccine equity
The heads of the WHO, IMF, WTO and World Bank warn that vaccine inequality is prolonging the coronavirus pandemic.
France to lend Sudan $1.5 billion to pay off IMF debt
According to Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, the East African country's total debts amount to some $60 billion.
France-Africa economic summit
France is due to hold a summit for selected African heads of state to spur economic growth in light of COVID-19.
Argentina wants more time to pay
Argentina was already hurtling toward its second sovereign default in 20 years when the COVID pandemic struck.
AfricaLink on Air - 07 April 2021
Rwanda marks 27 years since its genocide+++Amnesty International says conflicts were worsened by the COVID pandemic.
IMF warns markets 'meaningfully higher' than should be
The International Monetary Fund has given a stark warning after "excessive risk-taking" in the markets by investors.
G7 backs aid hike for COVID-hit poorer nations
G7 finance ministers have thrown their weight behind a plan for hundreds of billions in extra aid to developing nations.
IMF jumps to Africa's rescue with fresh aid
The global lender of last resort wants to release huge funding to help Africa cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
DW Business Africa
G20 countries boost funds for IMF - South African tourism operators eye recovery
Zambia braces for IMF crunch talks
Analysts have said an International Monetary Fund loan to Zambia is unlikely until after the country's August elections.
IMF: Investor complacency may trigger sharp downturn
The IMF voiced optimism on the global economy, yet says recovery will depend on mastering the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic to sink global GDP by $22 trillion: IMF
Despite a projected rebound this year, losses are still expected to be in the trillions between 2020 and 2025.
Africa's debt crisis grows amid COVID-19 pandemic
Amid falling prices of raw materials, recession and now COVID-19, Africa is in serious trouble as its debt burden grows.
G20 to 'do whatever it takes' on coronavirus
Officials from the world's richest countries have agreed to give the poorest nations more time to pay off their debts.
IMF sees light in the darkness
Even though the virus-induced global economic crisis is far from over, the IMF sees light at the end of the tunnel.
Coronavirus digest: Germany sees new spike in cases
Germany has seen the highest number of new daily coronavirus cases since April as Berlin introduces an effective curfew.
Former IMF chief Rato acquitted in Spain bank trial
Bankia was bailed out by the Spanish government in 2012 after running into trouble.
Africa decries discrimination in debt markets
Global organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank are equally complicit in perpetrating the bias, experts say.
Argentina strikes eleventh-hour debt deal
A restructuring of $66 billion in debt could allow the country to narrowly escape bankruptcy.
Don't pay me back, Argentina
The Argentinean government has struck a substantial debt deal with some major creditors.
Argentina's unprecedented economic boom-to-bust history
"Rich as an Argentine" was once a common phrase, now the country has become a symbol of economic ruin.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti quits 'sinking ship'
The Middle East country has been gripped by protests against mismanagement that has shattered its economy.
Will COVID-19 finally push emerging economies into crisis?
Economists fear that many emerging countries will go off the rails in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
Argentina faces bankruptcy again
Officials have presented creditors with a vastly grimmer economic prognosis than they did in April.
Greece emerges as outlier in coronavirus crisis
Few could have guessed that Greece would emerge as an outlier in the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: IMF appeals for aid for Africa
The IMF says Africa does not have the resources to tackle the coronavirus crisis and needs international support.
World Bank: 'No African country can face this crisis alone'
The World Bank's chief Africa economist Albert Zeufack explains why Africa needs international support.
Just how helpful is the IMF's debt relief?
DW examines whether the IMF's latest debt relief initiative is more than just sheer symbolism.
AfricaLink on Air - 14 April 2020
Nigeria extends lockdown+++IMF gives immediate debt relief to 19 African countries+++Kenyan students make ventilators.
IMF: Painful fallout for global economy
The IMF has sharply revised down its previous growth forecast as the coronavirus pandemic takes an ever bigger toll.
Face-to-face: Kalpana Kochhar
gender equality economy, IMF, Kalpana Kochhar
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