Jan 21, 2026
Top 10 African Countries with the Highest Debt-to-GDP Ratios in 2026
Projections for 2026 show debt burdens rising sharply across parts of Africa, as higher global interest rates, weak currencies, and structural deficits push public debt beyond economic output in several countries....
Jan 08, 2026
Top 10 African Countries with the Lowest Public Debt in 2026
Africa’s debt story is often told through sweeping generalizations, with headlines suggesting that most countries on the continent are weighed down by loans and repayments....
Dec 04, 2025
How Africa’s Debt Affects Inflation, Jobs and Growth
Africa’s growing public debt is a major economic challenge. It affects everything from food prices to access to credit to the overall pace of development. As governments' repayment obligations rise and available funds shrink, households and businesses feel the impact before economists report on it....
