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Ethiopia to lift private sector credit cap by September 2025

In a significant policy shift, the Ethiopian government plans to eliminate the cap on private sector credit growth by the end of September 2025. This initiative is part of broader reforms designed to create a more market-oriented financial system, …

Full pullout of French troops from Chad milestone for African autonomy

N'DJAMENA, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- The end of French military presence in Chad, as was announced by Chadian President Mahamat Deby last week, marks the end of over 120 years of French military involvement in the country and a significant step for African …

Ethiopia’s Forex Rules Set to Change Under IMF Deal

Ethiopia will ease several foreign currency restrictions while maintaining key controls on businesses, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday in its latest review of the country’s economic reform program. The announcement comes ahead of an expected …

IMF report praises commitment to Ethiopia program, warns of downward risks

Gov’t misses USD 1.1 bln coupon, principal payments on Eurobond An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report released this week concludes that Ethiopia has developed the capacity to service its external debt, particularly debt owed to the Fund, despite …

IMF mission likely to arrive by March

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to reach Pakistan by end of February or early March for first review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. This was stated by Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad …

IMF boss to visit Ethiopia amid reforms

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. [Fabrice Coffrini, AFP] The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, will travel to Ethiopia on February 8 and 9 as the country presses on with its major …

IMF Managing Director to Visit Ethiopia for High-Level Engagements

Addis Ababa, January 30, 2025 (ENA)-The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, will undertake an official visit to Ethiopia for two days to engage in high-level discussions with the country's leadership and …

IMF’s managing director to visit Ethiopia for talks with authorities

Birr in Tumble, Reform Rhetoric Meets Bitter Economic Realities

Grand ambitions have long driven Ethiopia’s successive leaders, but they remain weighed down by deep structural vulnerabilities. But, nowhere is this more evident than in the monetary policy front, where policymakers let market forces guide Birr’s value …

Biden’s Troubled Foreign Policy Legacy

by P. Michael McKinley In the waning days of the Biden administration, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security adviser Jake Sullivan highlighted the foreign policy achievements of the previous four years including marshaling support for …

Federal President: Horst Köhler – a popular and uncomfortable president

It was a political bang that made the republic stop. On May 31, 2010, Federal President Horst Köhler surprisingly invited the capital media to a statement in his official headquarters Bellevue. What he had to say was even more surprising: “I hereby explain …

Gov’t extends service period for T-bills, bonds as domestic debt pressure mounts

Mandatory purchase requirements for banks to be scrapped as part of IMF deal Central bank regulators and officials at the Ministry of Finance have enacted drastic alterations to debt instruments like direct advances, treasury bills, and other bonds in a …

A little bit of luck: Sri Lanka’s impressive turnaround from the brink of collapse

This is the first of a two-part series. It is not quite a miracle. But it is certainly a very impressive turnaround. From around 1970 until 2021, Sri Lanka seemed to be on an irreversible track toward steadily worsening governance: grand corruption, …

The Credit Rating Impasse: Hard Limits On Sovereign Access To Capital

A Kenya police officer looks on from a police car while holding a riot gun during a demonstration ... [+] against tax hikes as Members of the Parliament debate the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 18, 2024. Kenyan police fired tear gas and …

Trump Repeats 100 Percent Tariffs Warning Over De-dollarization

President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated a warning that he will impose 100 percent tariffs on members of the BRICS economic bloc if they attempt to replace the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away …

Rush Hour: 7 AAP MLAs resign from party days before polls, Trump warns BRICS of tariffs, and more

Less than a week before the Delhi Assembly elections, seven Aam Aadmi Party MLAs resigned from the party. They are Trilokpuri’s Rohit Kumar Mehraulia, Janakpuri’s Rajesh Rishi, Kasturba Nagar’s Madan Lal, Mehrauli’s Naresh Yadav, Bijwasan’s Bhupinder Singh …

The Case for Reglobalization

After years of promoting globalization and free trade agreements, in the past decade, U.S. policymakers have coalesced around an economic agenda that emphasizes industrial policy and supply chain security. This pivot was in large part a reaction to the …

Ethiopia in Crisis under Abiy Ahmed’s Fascist Regime put 28 million People in need

 International Rescue Committee For the second year in a row, Ethiopia ranks as number two on the IRC’s Watchlist – making it one of the top countries most at risk of worsening humanitarian need in 2023. Prolonged drought in the southeast of the country, …

EIH reports 901 bln birr in six-month revenues

Gov’t in midst of another attempt at selling off sugar estates Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) reports the state-owned enterprises under its wing amassed 901 billion birr in total revenues over the first half of the fiscal year. The figure is …

Cyber Investigations Team Helps Free Thousands of Human Trafficking Survivors from Nearly 20 Nations

The Exodus Road’s Advanced Digital Intelligence Capabilities Transform their Anti-Trafficking Operations COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Exodus Road announced that its cyber analytics …

USIDHR Graduate Sworn In as Human Rights Commissioner in Sonoma County

Daniel Sohn, certified Human Rights Consultant, and USIDHR alumni joined the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights to advance justice and advocacy. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Institute of …

Sobo Secures Triangle Tweener Fund Investment, Launches $2M Seed Round to Solve SMB Gaps with Fractional Consulting

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future of work is fractional, and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that fail to adapt will fall behind. Sobo, the first SaaS-enabled fractional consulting marketplace, is …

WAIFC launches paper - International Financial Centers “Strategies for Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Talent”

The paper led by Luxembourg for Finance, in collaboration with WAIFC members explores strategies being deploying to address evolving workforce challenges. CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From upskilling initiatives …

Global Youth Action Fund 2025 Applications Now Open to All Students

Empowering Young Changemakers to Drive Global Impact WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Baccalaureate (IB) is launching for the third year the Global Youth Action Fund, an award open to …

WSANDN Holds Global Economic Growth Virtual Summit 2025: Empowering Local Economies for Global Prosperity

Gathering Thought Leaders, Experts, and Innovators to Explore Strategies for Local and Global Economic Growth. SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of pragmatic efforts of steering it's Vision2030, the …

CMTA Invests $423K in Transformative Genomic Research to Advance CMT Diagnostics

CMTA invests $423K in genomic research to close CMT diagnostic gaps, advance gene discovery, and expand the GENESIS platform, driving progress toward a cure. GLENOLDEN, PA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charcot-Marie- …

Upgaming’s Mini Games Are Available on Betfounders’ Platform

Upgaming partners with Betfounders, bringing 15+ award winning mini games like SpeedX & Aero to its platform, enhancing player end user experiences ZUG, ZUG, SWITZERLAND, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Upgaming, enterprise iGaming …

Global Link Law Unveils Legal Advisory Services for Healthcare and Tech

Global Link Law unveils a revamped website, expands legal services, and launches Lawriocity® to help law firms thrive in a dynamic business landscape. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Link Law is …

Education Above All and Amrapali Partner For ‘Bejewelled Horizons’ Collection to Support Children and Youth in Need

DOHA, QATAR, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Education Above All Foundation, one of the world’s largest foundations for development and education, is partnering with famed jewellery designer Amrapali for a special collection to be …

Watch The European's interview with Gary Yohe, Huffington Foundation Professor of Economics & Environmental Studies

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gary Yohe, Huffington Foundation Professor of Economics & Environmental Studies, discusses the rapid pace of climate change, its global impacts, and the evidence supporting these …

UAGC Assistant Dean Awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant to Collaborate with the University of Zagreb in Croatia

CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy, assistant dean in the Forbes School of Business and Technology® at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), has been awarded a Fulbright …

اختيار الاردن لاستضافة المؤتمر السنوي الحادي عشر لمنظمي حفلات الزفاف

JORDAN, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 4 فبراير 2025 المستقل – أعلنت سلطة منطقة العقبة الإقتصادية الخاصة وهيئة تنشيط السياحة في مؤتمر تم عقده اليوم في مدينة العقبة وبحضور ممثلي الصحافة والإعلام المحليين والدوليين عن اختيار العقبة، …

Forhopp Set to Revolutionize the Freelance Industry with a Fair and Transparent Approach

SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forhopp is set to revolutionize the freelance industry by addressing the long-standing challenges that freelancers and businesses face on traditional platforms. While Fiverr and …

Global Digital Banking Platform Market: Key Trends, Market Share, Growth Drivers, and Forecast for 2025-2034

Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, Forecasts to 2034 – Early Purchase Your Competitive Edge Today! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The digital banking platform market has experienced …

Global Digital Map Market Forecast 2025-2034: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Market Share, Segments, and Emerging Trends

Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, Forecasts to 2034 – Early Purchase Your Competitive Edge Today! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The digital map market has experienced significant …

Digital Railway Global Market 2024 To Reach $90.83 Billion By 2028 At Rate Of 11.2%

Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, Forecasts to 2034 – Early Purchase Your Competitive Edge Today! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The digital railway market has seen strong growth in …

Drone Insurance Market Analysis: Key Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast 2025-2034

Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, Forecasts to 2034 – Early Purchase Your Competitive Edge Today! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The drone insurance market has experienced significant …

Global In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Quality Control Market: Key Trends, Market Share, Growth Drivers 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Quality Control Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Updated …

Global Industrial Nitrogen Market Forecast 2025-2034: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Market Share, Segments, Trends

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