The IMF said it reached an agreement on the third review of Côte d’Ivoires debt facilities and that the country’s performance under the lender-supported program was satisfactory in 2017
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Moody's maintains negative outlook as Cape Town's water crisis looms
Moodys maintained its negative outlook on the City of Cape Town, which is battling a severe water shortage
Freedom House hopes for peaceful power transfer in Botswana
US-based NGO Freedom House said it hoped Botswanas incoming President Mokgweetsi Masisi would lead a peaceful power transfer after Ian Khamas two consecutive terms in power
Sudan accedes to the New York Convention
The UN on Tuesday said Sudan acceded to the New York Convention, becoming the 159th country to do so
Africa Investment Forum to accelerate continent’s economic transformation
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is providing collaborative leadership for a new 100 per cent transactional initiative, the Africa Investment Forum (AIF), to accelerate economic transformation throughout the region