At first glance, the news may not necessarily grab headlines. In November 2022, the International Monetary Fund agreed to urgently lend $88.3m to Malawi to combat surging food prices. This may seem like a drop in the ocean compared to the approximately $50bn disbursed in Africa over the past three years by the Washington-based institution. However, upon closer examination, it marks a revolution.
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