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The impact of IMF loans on poor nations is a complex and debated topic. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
When inflation declines against a slow-growing economy, it typically indicates a situation known as "stagflation."
South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons – now she is changing that for others.
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- Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
- Guinea junta chief wins presidential election by landslide
The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.
- Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.
- Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
- Not Semenyo's 'last game', says Iraola as Man City close in
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has "definitely not" played his last game for the Cherries.
- How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025
BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.
- Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
- Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.
- Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa
Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.
- An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia
The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.
- Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes
"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.
- Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.
- Godfather of Ethiopian jazz on his farewell tour
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.
- The best players who never won Afcon?
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.
- One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.
- 'Respect the culture' - Fifa urged to allow Egypt Pride Match
An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.
- 'I'm not retiring' - Kipchoge's marathon world tour
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.
- An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe
Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.
- Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth's Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.
- Mbeumo & Wissa 'inspiring' - Ouattara
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.