Somalia on Track for $2.7 Billion Debt Relief After Financial Reforms

Somalia's debt to be reduced from $3.3 billion to $557 million through debt relief efforts.
IMF praises Somalia's reform efforts on revenue collection and finances.
Somalia meets requirements for full debt relief, set to be completed in December.
Debt relief will provide economic breathing room amidst challenges like drought and weak remittances.
Somalia will join 30 other least developed nations in receiving full debt relief after reforms.

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