Keywords: Sovereign debt


France’s credit rating downgrade by S&P seen as “Call for Responsibility,” says Minister

Paris, October 18, 2025 — The recent downgrade of France’s sovereign credit rating by S&P Global Ratings has been described by French Economy Minister Roland Lescure as a “call for lucidity and responsibility.” He stressed that to convince rating agencies, the 2026 budget......

Morocco among Africa’s top debtors, faces growing external risks

Morocco has emerged as the fourth most indebted country in Africa, with external debt reaching $45.65 billion in 2023, according to a report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The report, titled “State of Play of Debt Burden in Africa and the Caribbean," highlights Morocco’s......