Will Botswana join Africa's scramble for IMF loans?

Although generally the names of applicants appear a shielded affair, numerous African states are known to have added their names to the list, with many already having their applications approved.

Thus far, countries ranging from Mozambique to Rwanda to Nigeria and Tunisia, have successfully applied for IMF relief, availed under a fast-tracked coronavirus initiative called Rapid Credit Facility. In total, according to information gathered by Mmegi, African states have successfully applied for $7.7 billion in the past two months.