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Africa: debt restructuring wave to sweep the region

The coronavirus and low commodity prices are putting pressure on most African economies’ balance of payments positions and pushing many sovereigns closer to default. Besides Zambia, which is already moving towards debt restructuring, the risks are highest in Ethiopia, Angola and Ghana.

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