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IMF denies saying EPA scam closed

The Citizen Newspaper The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not declared the External Payment Arrears (EPA) account issue closed as reported by the local media in recent weeks, IMF officials have said.

Neither has the fund softened its stance on other pending good governance issues in its relationship with the Government.
Officials handling Tanzania's docket said IMF would continue to pursue the EPA case to its conclusion and ensure that all pending issues were comprehensively addressed to its satisfaction.

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