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IMF searches for new Africa director

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The Bretton Woods institution has formally opened the selection process for a new director of its African department, following the departure of Ethiopian economist Abebe Aemro Selassie, who served in the role for ten years.

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Kenyan President William Ruto (left) and Cabinet Secretary for Treasury John Mbadi.
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