Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,093 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key developments on the 1,093rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Friday, February 21: Fighting Russian forces…
How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent? | Demographics
Today on The Stream: We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.Research conducted by…
The Global South’s poor should not be subsidising the IMF | International Monetary Fund
Today, the world is confronting a “polycrisis” – many dire crises occurring simultaneously, reinforcing and feeding into each other, that are inseparable. Global South countries…
IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge | Business and Economy News
Islamabad, Pakistan – After days of uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $7bn loan programme for Pakistan on Wednesday, a move analysts welcomed…
IMF approves $7bn funding agreement for Pakistan | Business and Economy News
Approval comes more than two months after international lender and Islamabad said they had agreed on programme.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new…
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next? | Elections News
Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken office as Sri Lanka’s president shortly after winning the country’s election. Dissanayake, who was sworn in on Monday after…
Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse | Elections News
While the economy has stabilised many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.Sri Lankans have begun voting in their…
Is Pakistan’s $7bn IMF bailout package in trouble? | Business and Economy News
Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan reached yet another staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in July for a $7bn, three-year loan programme,…
Egypt raises fuel prices to lock in IMF loan tranche | Business and Economy News
Petrol will cost up to 15 percent more from Friday.Egypt is raising fuel prices for the second time in four months, fulfilling an economic reform…
What do the IMF and foreign debt have to do with Kenya’s current crisis? | Business and Economy News
Weeks since protests began, determined Kenyans continue going out to voice their frustrations with the government. But when demonstrators first took to the streets in…
In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy | Business and Economy News
Pakistani voters head to the polls on Thursday amid a deep-seated economic crisis. Inflation is hovering at 30 percent, close to 40 percent of people…
Why does the IMF predict strong Russian growth despite sanctions? | Business and Economy
IMF upgrades growth outlook for Russia and downgrades expectations for the eurozone. The International Monetary Fund predicts strong growth for Russia’s economy this year, despite…