Post-conflict central banking
South Sudan’s president fires third central bank governor in three years
Country faces civil war and economic crisis, but IMF believes economy may start to grow this year
Lebanese governor requests more powers to deal with crisis
Salameh says financial and monetary stability at risk without new measures to regulate banks
Rebel Libyan central bank issues more Russian-printed notes
Maltese security forces seize large shipment of banknotes meant for rebel territory
Somali governor says mobile money platforms play key role
Kristalina Georgieva says IMF offers “full support” to Somalia’s efforts to secure debt relief
Lebanese central bank tries to stem currency weakness
Governor says central bank will ensure dollars are available for wheat, fuel and medicine
Eritrean authorities must restore central bank independence – IMF
Macroeconomic situation is “dire” and financial sector needs restoring, IMF says
Bosnian central bank board members sacked by president
Reasons for move are unclear but may have political repercussions
Afghan governor resigns, citing health reasons
Central bank faces major challenges in war-torn country, but IMF recently praised progress
IMF says South Sudan must rein in monetary financing
Central bank will have IMF support in resisting pressure to increase lending as crisis worsens
Afghanistan must reform banks further, IMF says
Banking sector still shows weakness despite good work on economic reforms – IMF executive board
Somali government appoints new central bank governor
Former adviser to the prime minister must continue rebuilding the central bank in the war-torn country
Libyan central bank issues first polymer banknotes
One of the country’s rival central banks collaborates with De La Rue
Sudanese president changes governor again as crisis continues
Governor faces growing economic crises as president declares state of emergency
Outstanding contribution for capacity building: Warren Coats
For his extraordinary life’s work in helping to put more than 20 central banks – from those in former Soviet republics to those recovering from war – on a sounder footing
Lebanese central bank orders wire services not to use dollars
Economy under strain from political division, fiscal shortfall and refugee crisis
IMF agrees new aid package for Ukraine
Statement praises Ukrainian reforms but says aid will still be linked to continuing progress
Sudanese central bank increases liquidity supply as signs of crisis grow
Governor eases liquidity restrictions as reporters note long queues at banks
Sudanese central bank attempts to tighten finances as crisis deepens
No replacement announced for late governor, who died in June
Ethiopian government appoints new bank governor
No reason given for replacement as new prime minister announces major economic liberalisation strategy
Egyptian central bank pledges to write off companies’ debt in ‘crisis’ measures
Debt relief and increased funding could cost up to $5.6 billion, governor says
South Sudan president again sacks central bank governor
Country faces “political and economic collapse”, expert says
Libyan central bank and presidential council sign deal to ease austerity
Central bank agrees to provide regular cash grants to families
South Sudan president sacks central bank governor again
Country faces “enormous economic and humanitarian challenges”, says IMF staff report
Fehmi Mehmeti confirmed as Bank of Kosovo governor
Parliament narrowly votes to approve the interim governor for the full-time role