Gambia: IMF Approves Us$28.8m for Gambia

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Gambia: IMF Approves Us$28.8m for Gambia

[The Point] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved an immediate disbursement of about US$28.8 million to The Gambia to help meet the country's financing needs, support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery.

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