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Ethiopia's Debt Restructuring: Talks Enter Final Stretch

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January 20, 20262 days ago
Ethiopia • Debt restructuring talks enter final stretch

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Ethiopia is nearing a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with an official creditor, implementing a framework established last summer. Concurrently, the nation is engaged in discussions with holders of a eurobond that matured in December 2024. These negotiations mark a critical phase in managing Ethiopia's sovereign debt obligations.

Ethiopia Debt restructuring talks enter final stretch Ethiopia is about to clinch a bilateral debt deal with one of its official creditors, putting into effect a framework agreed last summer. At the same time, it is in talks with holders of a billion-dollar eurobond that expired in December 2024. [...] Reading time 4 minutes This article may be accessed by subscribers In order to ensure high-quality and independent journalism, Africa Intelligence relies solely on subscriptions from its readers, with no advertising, no events and no consulting work. Several offers are available depending on your particular reading needs Already have an account? Do you want a free trial before subscribing? Create your free account Discover our work by making use of the following possibilities: daily newsletters, a selection of free articles, keyword alerts. Do you want a free trial before subscribing? create a free account Keep me logged in 20% OFF your subscription Special offer: Only 2d and 16h to take advantage of it This offer is open to all new subscribers and runs until 22/01/2026 Read also Inner circles | Ethiopia Inside Abiy Ahmed's circle of new business barons Mining, infrastructure, banking... The leader of the Prosperity Party has entrusted a team of young financiers with the keys to the country's strategic projects. They have forged close links with a network of businessmen and intermediaries who have become key players on the Ethiopian economic scene. Subscribers only Politics, Business Spotlight | Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya Beijing mulls its African debt strategy With Trump pushing power politics, China is striking a conciliatory tone with Western partners on African sovereign debt under the G20 framework – while keeping bilateral deals in reserve. Subscribers only Finance Ethiopia Private investors hang on Paris Club decision The IMF has completed the third review of its $3.4 billion support programme. This could influence negotiations over restructuring Ethiopia's debt. Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy Spotlight | Ethiopia Donors back $10.5bn IMF support programme for Addis The Ethiopian government looks set to receive the first funds from this deal, which it has been negotiating with the International Monetary Fund since 2021. This follows a wave of reforms and the adoption of a new monetary policy by its central bank, but some uncertainty still remains. Subscribers only Finance

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