Event Brief
UPDATED May 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
May 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
IMF warns Middle East war will slow Africa growth
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The IMF warned the Middle East war will slow Africa’s economic growth and worsen the cost of living crisis.
WHO: IMF
WHAT: IMF forecast regional growth in Africa would decline and warned of rising food insecurity risk.
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: The warning was triggered by the Middle East war raising energy and food prices.
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