"For oil producers like Nigeria, falling oil prices create additional pressure on their budgets. On the other hand, for the oil importers, this is a breath of fresh air," Ms Georgieva said.

Political tensions escalated in Tanzania ahead of opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial, following his arrest on 9 ...

The long-running conflict worsened in January after M23 launched a major attack that killed more than 700 people.

Tundu Lissu, the leader of the main opposition party CHADEMA, faces trial for treason. His party has accused Tanzania's president of resorting to authoritarian tactics.