Mauritanian Zeine Zeidane appointed head of the Africa department at the IMF

On April 3, 2026, the IMF announced the appointment of Zeine Zeidane as the head of its Africa department, succeeding Abebe Aemro Selassie. A former Prime Minister and governor of the Central Bank of Mauritania, Zeidane joined the IMF in 2012 after holding several key positions. His appointment comes at a time when African states have high expectations regarding financing and reforms.