Zambia Forfeits $145 Million by Ending IMF Credit Facility
Zambia has decided against extending its IMF Extended Credit Facility, foregoing $145 million in funding. This occurs amid high inflation and pre-election uncertainty.
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Zambia has announced its decision not to pursue an extension of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) beyond its scheduled expiration in January 2026. This move, which reverses an earlier request for a one-year extension, means Zambia will forfeit approximately $145 million in additional IMF funding. The decision comes at a time when the country is grappling with double-digit inflation and preparing for presidential elections set for August 2026.
