Calum Rutter

Deputy editor

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Low tax compliance and high debt leave Kenya with ‘negative’ outlook

Kenya’s shrinking tax base and high debt burden have kept Kenya’s credit rating at risk of a... Read more
Iran promises improved ‘financial discipline’

The Iranian finance minister has promised to cut spending and reform government institutions in... Read more
EU mulls ‘Ukraine solidarity fund’, Ireland begins ‘war tilling’ as Europe continues response to invasion

The European Union is considering setting up a fund to “provide basic services and meet citizens’... Read more
AfDB secures $33bn for African projects

The African Development Bank secured a “simply incredible” near-$33bn of investments for projects... Read more
$45bn Argentina-IMF deal gets senate approval

Argentina’s Congress has backed a $45bn debt programme between the government and the International... Read more
Pandemic policy response leaves ‘hidden risks’ in public balance sheets

Hidden risks threaten public sector balance sheets because of policies introduced in response to... Read more
Southern Africa 'the world's most unequal region'

Countries in the Southern African Customs Union need to get a grip on persistently high inequality... Read more
Russian default ‘imminent’ amid invasion of Ukraine

Russia is at “imminent” risk of defaulting on its debt due to sanctions and emergency policy... Read more
EU plans subsidies and storage plan to reduce dependence on Russian gas

The European Union has vowed to end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels in response to the ongoing... Read more
IMF announces $1.4bn for Ukraine as US aid package progresses

The International Monetary Fund Executive Board has approved a $1.4bn payment to Ukraine in an... Read more

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