The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Africa director said on Monday that he was 'hopeful' that Zambia and its official creditors would announce a finalised debt restructuring deal before Thursday.
IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie speaks during an interview with Reuters at the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, in Marrakech, Morocco October 9, 2023. REUTERS/Susana VeraMARRAKECH, Oct 9 - The International Monetary Fund's Africa director said on Monday that he was "hopeful" that Zambia and its official creditors would announce a finalised debt restructuring deal before Thursday.
"They've told us that there's been very strong progress, that they're in the last stage of finalising things."
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