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Africa’s new debt deals

The economic consequences of the Covid-19 crisis have revived fears about the indebtedness of African countries. Is this alarmism justified? We investigate this question in our five-part series.

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fears revived

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Should we stop making a fuss about African debt? The economic consequences of the Covid-19 crisis have revived fears about the indebtedness of African countries. Is this alarmism justified? We invest...

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positive sign?

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Is Africa really in a debt crisis? The number of African countries at risk of debt distress has doubled since Covid-19, but only three of them have opted for debt restructuring. At the ...

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Drawing parallels

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African debt: What about the role of rating agencies? The global leaders in financial ratings for debt are once again facing a salvo of criticism from some 60 development actors. Here are some explanation...

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Blown up

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Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal…countries where debt has exploded The level of external debt has risen sharply since 2015, but not all countries are in the same boat. Their capacity to cope with the challenge differs...

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IMF memo

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Are banks in the hot seat? In a recent note, the IMF warns against the growing interdependence between banks and governments. According to the institution, this is a relationshi...

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