In a significant move aimed at bolstering funding for developing economies, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is poised to issue the first-ever perpetual hybrid notes from a multilateral development bank. This innovative financial instrument, as revealed in an investor presentation obtained by Bloomberg News, introduces a novel mechanism that could reshape funding dynamics for developmental […]

Ethiopia is facing a record-high sovereign-risk premium following its recent downgrade deeper into junk status by Moody’s Investors Service. Investors are demanding an unprecedented extra yield to hold Ethiopia’s dollar-denominated debt, with spreads widening to a staggering 4,089 basis points above Treasuries. This marks a significant contrast to the narrowing spread observed earlier in the […]

In the wake of a recent coup that shook the political landscape of Gabon, the newly appointed Prime Minister, Raymond Ndong Sima, has declared his commitment to honoring the nation’s debt obligations while also seeking to implement reforms to stabilize the economy and combat corruption within the government. As the nation grapples with the fallout […]

In response to the devaluation of the naira earlier this year, Nigeria’s central bank has issued a directive instructing the nation’s financial institutions to redirect the substantial gains from currency revaluation towards building safeguards against potential future losses. This move comes as part of the country’s broader currency reform efforts aimed at attracting foreign investment […]