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IMF Africa chief Abebe Selassie retires in May after decade at helm

Abebe Aemro Selassie, Head of IMF’s African Department. Photo: IMF Media Centre
Abebe Aemro Selassie, Head of IMF’s African Department. Photo: IMF Media Centre
  • Selassie led IMF Africa work through pandemic, inflation and debt shocks
  • Departure opens leadership transition across IMF’s largest regional portfolio

 

The IMF said Africa department chief Abebe Selassie will retire in May 2026, ending a decade that reshaped the Fund’s engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.

The International Monetary Fund announced Wednesday that Selassie, director of its African Department, plans to retire on May 1, 2026, concluding 10 years at the helm of its fastest-growing regional portfolio.

  • Selassie led IMF Africa work through pandemic, inflation and debt shocks
  • Departure opens leadership transition across IMF’s largest regional portfolio

 

The IMF said Africa department chief Abebe Selassie will retire in May 2026, ending a decade that reshaped the Fund’s engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.

The International Monetary Fund announced Wednesday that Selassie, director of its African Department, plans to retire on May 1, 2026, concluding 10 years at the . . .

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