Mali, IMF agree on new programme of more than 100 billion CFA francs

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - At the end of its mission, carried out from 12 to 25 June in Bamako, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Mali reached a preliminary agreement on a new Economic and Financial Programme, supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for approximately US$200 million (more than 100 billion CFA francs), subject to approval by IMF management and board of directors, Malian economy and finance ministry told PANA on Wednesday