Africa: Experts Call for Urgent, Politically Feasible Solutions to Sovereign Debt Crisis Ahead of G20 Summit

Many developing countries, particularly in Africa, are experiencing a rapidly worsening sovereign debt crisis, according to global economic experts. Economic stability is at risk if this crisis is not addressed quickly and thoroughly, and experts are calling on G20 leaders to commit to strong actions as they prepare to meet this month in Johannesburg, South…

South Africa to host G20 summit as US boycotts over agenda on debt relief and inequality

South Africa will host the G20 summit this weekend, prioritizing debt relief for developing nations and efforts to reduce global inequality, while the United States boycotts the gathering. President Cyril Ramaphosa said Washington’s absence from the November 22–23 meeting is “their loss,” as tensions continue between the two countries over the summit’s agenda. The US,…

Sri Lanka Secures USD 39M Debt Relief from Denmark

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with Denmark as part of its ongoing external debt restructuring process. This milestone underscores Colombo’s unwavering commitment to achieving debt sustainability and revitalizing its economy. The agreement follows extensive bilateral discussions after Sri Lanka concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Official Creditor…

Sri Lanka Secures USD 39M Debt Relief from Denmark

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with Denmark as part of its ongoing external debt restructuring process. This milestone underscores Colombo’s unwavering commitment to achieving debt sustainability and revitalizing its economy. The agreement follows extensive bilateral discussions after Sri Lanka concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Official Creditor…

Zimbabwe’s Inflation Drops, But Debt Management Remains Key 

“Zimbabwe’s history of hyperinflation and failed monetary experiments means it remains highly dollarized. The U.S. dollar is the main medium of exchange, while the share of ZiG in monetary aggregates is small at around 17%. Prices are rarely quoted in ZiG, and salaries and goods and services transactions are typically either fully or partially paid in U.S. dollars.”  While stabilizing inflation is…