The flaws in Standard & Poor’s Global’s report could influence investor perceptions and reinforce existing biases against Africa.
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The most important thing to do is to lower the cost of capital for African countries.
BNPL has not been subjected to much scrutiny before.
Christmas lunch is over, all the presents are unwrapped. Now comes the hard part: paying for it all. Here are some steps to follow.
The drivers of the improvement are largely outside the government’s control. Meanwhile, total debt is projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time by mid-2027.
Wealthy countries promised billions of dollars to help developing nations adapt to climate change, but the result rests on a shaky foundation of fuzzy accounting.
Things need to change pretty drastically if France wants to deal with its debt.
Courts and universities should distinguish between students who won’t pay and those who can’t – and help them to pay.
There is growing recognition that the breakdown of the global climate, and vulnerability to its effects, are deeply rooted in histories of colonialism.
France’s government backs a budget aimed at cutting the national debt, but it may lack enough support in parliament. An economist looks at factors behind the debt’s recent climb.
Credit rating agencies are now responding to governance failures, not just macroeconomic trends.
African countries must work collectively to seize opportunities in new digital and green economies where the continent’s critical minerals are so important.
A researcher spent 18 months living in a community where debt problems were commonplace.
Under the interim governance of Muhammad Yunus, the long-troubled country has seen positive economic, political and diplomatic signs. Can it last?
Municipal bonds are integral to Philly’s effort to make more affordable housing, but hidden costs and requirements can hurt taxpayers.
The actions of Ghana and Zambia set a dangerous precedent by sidelining African financial institutions.
A successful African rating agency would shift power in global finance.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ book and TV series reflect currents of political turmoil, particularly rising authoritarianism in the United States and the erosion of women’s rights.
The government argues rather than be criticised it should be applauded for a job well done.
The biggest threat posed by the Chinese-owned Port of Darwin is not security-related but is the risk of the struggling owners becoming insolvent.
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