Eswatini: Swaziland Seeks U.S.$207m IMF Loan to Save Sinking Economy As Coronavirus Worsens

Swaziland (eSwatini) is seeking US$207 million from the International Monetary Fund as its economy continues to slide because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Swazi Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg said the money was needed 'to cushion the budget and help address urgent balance of payment needs' created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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