Africa, America and the world — in conversation.
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Economics
At the IMF–World Bank meetings, the Republic of Congo has progressed toward a new IMF agreement, Gabon is in preliminary talks, and Cameroon's 2027 budget support depends on a new program. BEAC and CEMAC still owe IMF commitments.
Economics
Thailand declared Oct. 16 a special Bangkok holiday and ordered government work-from-home days as more than 15,000 delegates attend the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, the first in Thailand since 1991.
Economics
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is skipping the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok; deputies Francis Brooke and Erin Browne lead the U.S. delegation. The African Union is pushing debt-resolution reform at four side events Oct. 13–16.
Economics
The World Bank forecasts 4.3% growth in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, while rising inflation and debt-service costs constrain jobs and public investment.
