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Liberia: Will Printing Money to Buy Gold Strengthen, or Strain the Liberian Dollar?
[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia says it plans to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes to buy gold from local miners and build up national reserves. On the surface, the idea makes sense. Liberia exports large amounts of gold each y…
Liberia: Will Printing Money to Buy Gold Strengthen, or Strain the Liberian Dollar?
[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia says it plans to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes to buy gold from local miners and build up national reserves. On the surface, the idea makes sense. Liberia exports large amounts of gold each y…
Liberia: ‘We Are Not Printing New Money’
[New Dawn] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL)has clarified that its plan to print Liberian dollars is not to introduce a new family of banknotes, but is instead intended to replace worn-out, mutilated, and unfit banknotes currently in circulation.
Liberia: CBL Links New Banknotes to Gold Strategy in Bid to Strengthen National Reserves
[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has unveiled a strategic link between its proposed printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes and a new domestic gold purchase program, in what officials describe as a broader effort to streng…
Sudan: Second Phase of Currency Exchange to Begin in Khartoum and Al-Gezira On April 15
[SNA] Khartoum, April 12, 2026 (SUNA) – The Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) has announced the launch of the second phase of its currency exchange process in Khartoum and Al-Gezira on April 15, running until May 15, alongside the completion of exchange ope…
Kenya: Kenya Forex Reserves Drop Sh43.9bn On Global Pressures
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves fell by Sh43.9 billion in the week to April 9, reflecting rising external pressures linked to higher global energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
Liberia: CBL Defends Planned Banknote Printing As Boakai Recalls Legislature, Mixed Reactions Trail Move – Bank Cites Replacement Needs, Economic Growth
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Central Bank of Liberia has defended its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai recalls the Legislature from its break to deliberate on the proposal amid growing public debate.
Liberia: CBL Justifies Govt Quest to Print New Banknotes
[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has mounted a robust justification of its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes, arguing that the move is a technical necessity driven by economic expansion, currency deterioration, and…
Zimbabwe: ‘Even If You Introduce ZiG500, It’s Useless,’ Citizens React to Rollout of New Banknotes
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabweans have reacted with scepticism to the rollout of upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes which began Tuesday, with many saying the local currency still lacks value and wide acceptance in everyday transactions.
Zimbabwe: New ZiG Banknotes Enter Circulation As Old Notes Set for Phase-Out
[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says all is set to roll out the new ZWG notes countrywide, Tuesday.