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The World Bank cut growth forecasts for 70% of global economies.

The governments of Ghana and Zambia recently took a decision that could have serious consequences for other African countries. The decision relates to arrangements on how the two countries will repay the debt they owe to Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

The group has cut its growth forecasts in nearly 70% of all economies — across all regions and income groups.

President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday

Washington-based lender cuts its forecast for world GDP growth, blaming Donald Trump tariffs

Leading financial officials from the world’s richest countries are gathering in a Canadian mountain resort this week for what may prove a contentious meeting in the wake of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Rebuilding is essential after Israel’s war on Lebanon destroyed swaths of the country, but will donors pay?

The Census is now four years overdue, and the budget for the exercise has been slashed indicating further delays. This is even as millions of Indians are left without access to subsidised foodgrain, pushing them to the brink of food insecurity. Evidence shows that entitlements under the Public Distribution System…

The former general, who led coup that ended Bongo family’s 55-year rule, swept the elections last month.

Countries are struggling to manage expensive loans, with much of debt transacted through London

The payment of Syria's outstanding loans could help the country regain World Bank support and financing, which has been stalled for more than 14 years now.