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The article presents news briefs related to the economic conditions in Africa as of June 2013. International Monetary Fund (IMF) deputy managing director David Lipton has announced a potential growth in the country's economy despite uncertain flow of capital and changes in commodity prices. A memorandum of understanding was signed by Ghana and IMF for the establishment of the Africa Regional Technical Assistance Centre in Accra. A Public Information Notice was issued by IMF in Cape Verde.

The article discusses banking and finance reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Africa as of January 1, 2017 including the economic growth and diversification in Angola, the economic forecast for Cabo Verde, and the resilience and growth-related risks for Morocco.

The article reports on the launch of a public investment and reform program by the Gabon government to transform the country into a diversified emerging market economy by 2025. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggested the efficient use of oil and mineral resources to support inclusive economic growth. The country's real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase in 2012 because of rising public investment.

The article reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to improve its public financial management and to develop a framework for managing the country's oil wealth. The IMF has also called on the government to implement measures to reduce rising inflation. According to the country's National Bureau of Statistics, people in Nigeria living in poverty is increasing every year despite the country's growing economy.

The article discusses the statement of the International Monetary Fund on the economic growth in Gambia, Africa. It also explains the Gambia's policy strategy that became successful in maintaining macro-economic stability and sustaining high growth. The article also mentions that the press release of International Monetary Fund states that there has been a strong growth in the national gross domestic product as compared to the previous year. Monetary policy and changes in the local currency are also discussed in the article.

The article reports on the fund received by Rwanda from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The country is to receive $1.7m that brings the total amount received to $5.1m under the PRGF which is almost half of the total amount to be receive from IMF over a three-year period. Meanwhile, IMF's Murilo Portugal mentions several challenges that needed to be solved by the Rwandan government which include management of grant-financed fiscal expansion without threatening macroeconomic stability, avoidance of increasing inflation, and others.

The article discusses the Libya's economic prosperity in 2006 and the coming years as reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April 20, 2007. According to the directors of IFA that the market performance of the country is due to large petroleum reserves and high hydrocarbon prices. Thus, government authorities have been improving the business environment including halved the consumption tax on imported goods and abolished all remaining state import monopolies.

Focuses on the views of Finance Minister Theodore Dabanga that the economy would go through a financial crises due to the fall of treasury revenue in the Central African Republic. Claim of Dabanga that country relies on taxation and custom duties to keep its economy afloat; Importance of the country to correct discrepancies arising from the wage bill and low revenues in order to avail economic assistance from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and the African Development Bank; Insights on the support given by the European Union on the regime of President Francois Bozize.

Reports on the funds released by International Monetary Funds for Burkina Faso. Economic performance of the country; Impact on the downfall of cotton and oil increase prices on the economy of Burkina Faso; Actions of the government in respond to economic condition.

Explains that the International Monetary Fund noted that progress in restoring macroeconomic stability has been made in Niger. Higher economic growth; Poverty reduction; Gross domestic product; Strong domestic demand underpinned by investment in social sectors; Niger faces challenges and remains vulnerable to external factors.

This section offers updates on activities of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa as of April 2013. The IMF has completed the second Extended Credit Facility (ECF) review for Burundi. The Guinea government and the IMF have agreed on policies following the completion of the second ECF review for the country. Libya has been recognized by the IMF Libya for making strides in economic recovery, growth and development following the 2011 revolution.

The article reports on the framework by the International Monetary Fund for the Policy Support Instrument, or PSI. The framework design for the PSI are intended for low-income countries who may not need financial assistance from the IMF but needs the IMF for endorsement for their policy frameworks. Programs by the PSI are intended to help low-income countries through the poverty reduction strategies, which involves the civil society and its development partners. PSI's are renewed annually, even if it disregards the status of the programme.

The article reports on the Policy Support Instrument arrangement of Tanzania for its strong economic performance. Tanzania's Policy Support Instrument arrangement was approved on February 16, 2007. It aimed to secure Tanzania's strong economic performance. Tanzania's Policy Support Instrument arrangement also applied the market-oriented policies within a suitable macro-economic framework. The review of the International Monetary Fund on Tanzania's PSI arrangement which was completed on December 21, 2007 is also mentioned.

The article reports on the completion of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) first review of Sao Tome and Principe's economic performance under their three-year Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement. The IMF approved the arrangement and commented that the goal is to develop strong institutions and transparent oil revenue management.

Explains that the International Monetary Fund noted that the Democratic Republic of Congo has implemented far-reaching structural reforms but it will take 45 years to reach the 1990 level of development. Creating an environment conducive to private-sector development and economic recovery; Deceleration of inflation; Rehabilitation of key infrastructure; Improvements in the social sectors and regulatory bodies.