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Africa’s IMF Debt Map in 2026: Who Owes the Most – and Why Nigeria’s Exit Matters

By Gregory September In the complex landscape of African sovereign debt, Nigeria has achieved something noteworthy – yet the silence surrounding this accomplishment speaks volumes about...

Africa’s Silent Debt Crisis: When Borrowing Becomes a Trap

Opinion9 months ago

Africa’s Silent Debt Crisis: When Borrowing Becomes a Trap

By Dishant Shah A quiet but potent crisis is unfolding across parts of Africa – not the kind marked by war or famine, but one that...

The growing debt stock and economic uncertainties on African youth livelihood

Alorh’s eye on the Motherland2 years ago

The growing debt stock and economic uncertainties on African youth livelihood

By Mary Alorh Earlier this year, we Ghanaians were informed of the ‘good news’ that the IMF had released the second tranche of US$600 million as...

Africa development bank calls for $25 billion and better terms to avoid 'lost decade'

Business2 years ago

Africa development bank calls for $25 billion and better terms to avoid ‘lost decade’

Reuters | Africa needs quicker debt restructurings, more favorable lending terms and some $25 billion for the Africa Development Fund to avoid a lost decade, the...

African countries cannot resolve their debt crisis under a system rigged against them

Opinion2 years ago

African countries cannot resolve their debt crisis under a system rigged against them

By Carlos Lopes The debt situation in many African countries has escalated again to a critical juncture. Twenty are in, or at risk of, debt distress....

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Africa’s IMF Debt Map in 2026: Who Owes the Most – and Why Nigeria’s Exit Matters

Africa’s Silent Debt Crisis: When Borrowing Becomes a Trap

The growing debt stock and economic uncertainties on African youth livelihood

Africa development bank calls for $25 billion and better terms to avoid ‘lost decade’

African countries cannot resolve their debt crisis under a system rigged against them

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