Georgieva picks Zeidane as IMF Africa chief as Selassie retires

IMF appoints Kristalina Georgieva as MD for second term

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said Friday that she intends to appoint Zeine Zeidane as director of the fund’s African Department (AFR), replacing Abebe Aemro Selassie, who will retire on May 1, 2026. The appointment comes amid mounting financing

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