Zambia Election Puts US$13 Billion Debt Recovery to the Test
The Zambia election on 13 August tests a debt recovery that cut inflation to 6.5%, while copper output rose just...
August 3, 2026Topic
IMF
Nigeria Signals an End to Its Power Subsidy, Then the Message Splits
Nigeria electricity subsidy is set to end from 2027, the power minister says, with no tariff rise planned. Officials dispute...
August 1, 2026
Gabon Eurobond Raises US$920 Million Despite Junk Credit Rating
Gabon Eurobond raised US$920 million, overshooting its target by 22.7% with a 9.375% coupon. The seven-year note matures in 2033...
August 1, 2026
Brazil GDP Forecast Lifted to 2.4% — What It Means for Rates and Debt
The IMF raised its 2026 Brazil growth forecast to 2.4% from 1.9%. With inflation near 5.2% and public debt at...
July 31, 2026
Mozambique Caps Foreign Card Payments at US$94,000 a Year
The Mozambique card payment limit caps overseas card spending at 6 million meticais (US$94,000) a year per holder as the...
July 30, 2026
Ghana Debt Distress Ends as IMF Exits Bailout with US$371M
The Ghana debt distress upgrade: the IMF moved the country to moderate risk and released a final US$371 million, closing...
July 30, 2026
Senegal FDI Plunges to US$337 Million, Sounding Economic Alarm
The Senegal FDI collapse saw inflows sink to US$337 million in 2025, a near-90% drop, as a hidden-debt scandal and...
July 30, 2026
IMF Urges Brazil to Cap New Loans as 70 Million Default
The IMF recommends Brazil introduce a 40% debt-service-to-income cap on new household loans to curb rising defaults and protect financial...
July 29, 2026
Milei’s Central-Bank Reform Would Ban Argentina’s Money-Printing
President Milei’s central-bank charter reform, detailed 30 July 2026, bans BCRA financing of government and mandates sole focus on currency...
July 29, 2026