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A Sudanese man near the city of Omdurman. Debt relief is expected to drive economic recovery and combat poverty in Sudan AFP
A Sudanese man near the city of Omdurman. Debt relief is expected to drive economic recovery and combat poverty in Sudan AFP
Sudan may get external debt forgiven under IMF and World Bank initiative
North African country’s sustained commitment to economic reforms paves the way for debt relief