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IMF's new Africa chief warns of Middle East conflict fallout, sees bright future for Africa

23 Jun 2026, 11:57 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
IMF's new Africa chief warns of Middle East conflict fallout, sees bright future for Africa
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The International Monetary Fund’s new Africa chief, Zeine Zeidane, says conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for sub-Saharan Africa, but insists the IMF remains committed to supporting countries under pressure.