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Aid cuts Hit Malawi Hard: IMF warns of Rising Debt Pressure and urgent Need for Reforms

Malawi’s economy is coming under serious pressure as global aid is being cut, putting the country in a difficult financial position. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says these aid cuts are exposing long-standing weaknesses in how Malawi manages its economy. In simple terms, Malawi has for many years depended heavily on donor support to fund development projects and even day-to-day government spending. Now that this aid is shrinking, the country is struggling to cope. [...]