Written by IMF Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to MaliPress Release No.12/437November 14, 2012 A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Christian Josz, visited Bamako from November 1 to 14 and reached preliminary agreement on providing support to Mali under the Rapid Credit Facility. The mission met with Cheick Modibo Diarra, Prime … [Read more...] about IMF Mission to Mali
IMF reaches $18 million loan deal with Mali
Written by Reuters The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that it had reached an $18 million loan agreement with Mali. The loan to the land-locked African country comes under the IMF's Rapid Credit Facility, a quick-disbursing fund for poor countries recovering from natural disasters or conflict. Mali descended into chaos after a military coup in … [Read more...] about IMF reaches $18 million loan deal with Mali
Afripol Endorses President Obama for second term
When President Obama won election in 2008, United States was experiencing a great recession that was never seen since 1929 Great depression. President Obama inherited the depressing economy from President George Bush and the economic outlook was quite bleak with rising unemployment, growing debt and deficits. The American economic landscape was in dire straits, one can … [Read more...] about Afripol Endorses President Obama for second term
PhotoNews: Williams Sisters in Nigeria
"US tennis star Serena Williams said Wednesday that she hopes her African tour with elder sister Venus will encourage athletes on the continent to strive for excellence in their sport. The pair, who have won a combined 22 major women's singles championships, are in Nigeria before heading to South Africa on Friday, in a two-country visit to promote women's rights." - AFP … [Read more...] about PhotoNews: Williams Sisters in Nigeria
Williams sisters on women’s rights tour in Nigeria
Written by LAGOS (AFP) American tennis star Venus Williams arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday on the first stop of two-country African trip with her sister Serena aimed at promoting women's rights. Both sisters are counted among the United States' most accomplished athletes, sharing 22 major women's singles championships between them. Their trip is aimed at promoting "the … [Read more...] about Williams sisters on women’s rights tour in Nigeria