The Latest Breaking News from International Monetary Fund

Kenya's Court of Appeal has declared the government's 2023 finance bill unconstitutional, inflicting a new blow to the government of President William Ruto who withdrew this year's finance bill after deadly protests.

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion financial package to support cash-strapped Ethiopia's economic reform programme after officials loosened curbs on the local currency.

Foreign minister Ronald Lamola takes over at critical time amid ICJ case against Israel and ongoing regional conflicts.

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In today’s newsletter: President William Ruto’s unpopular finance bill has sparked a wave of protests – that have been met with brutality and yet more discord in the country

Europe is overrepresented while China is underrepresented, and the US will need to give up its veto

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Australia can expect lacklustre economic growth into early next year, with small businesses particularly vulnerable to sour economic conditions.