International Monetary Fund

The Fiscal Multipliers Narrative of Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper estimates the macroeconomic effects of fiscal consolidations in sub-Saharan Africa using a newly constructed ...
International Monetary Fund

A Narrative Fiscal Consolidation Dataset for Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper introduces the first narrative-based dataset on fiscal consolidations for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Drawing on ...

Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final

King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations amid rising hate speech concerns.
Ecofin Agency

Pan-African Izili acquires Qotto, raises $5mln to expand off-grid solar in West Africa

Izili acquired off-grid solar firm Qotto, active in Benin and Burkina Faso. The group secured $5 million in convertible bonds to support growth. The deal strengthens Izili’s off-grid power presence in ...