Eonomy

Libya’s NOC Says Oil Output Is at Three-Year High and Rising

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Libya’s NOC Says Oil Output Is at Three-Year High and Rising

TRIPOLI (Capital Markets in Africa) – Libya is pumping 715,000 barrels a day of oil, the most since 2014, and is on track to keep boosting output this year as the country restores much of the production lost amid political chaos and conflict, the state oil company’s chairman said. Blockades at the North African state’s main oil ports have ended, and output may reach 1.25 million barrels a day by year-end of 2017, National Oil…

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IMF halves Mozambique’s growth, expects inflation rise

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IMF halves Mozambique’s growth, expects inflation rise

MAPUTO (Capital Markets in Africa) – IMF staff team headed by Michel Lazare visited Mozambique from December 1-12, 2016 to assess recent economic developments and discuss policies to support macroeconomic stability. As highlighted in a November 28 statement (see Press Release No.16/528) , the team also initiated discussions on a new economic program that could be supported by the IMF. At the end of the visit, Mr. Lazare issued the following statement: “There have been several positive economic…

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