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Ethiopia Faces $10.8B Debt Crisis Amid Political Turmoil

9/21/2025

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The IMF and World Bank report indicates Ethiopia's debt is unsustainable, with a projected $10.8 billion financing gap from 2024 to 2028.
Ethiopia defaulted on its Eurobond in December 2023, highlighting severe debt distress.
Political instability and humanitarian crises have exacerbated the debt situation.
The government committed to reforms under the IMF's Extended Credit Facility, targeting state-owned enterprises and fiscal discipline.
An Agreement in Principle for debt restructuring was reached in March 2025, but its success remains uncertain.

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The IMF and World Bank report indicates Ethiopia's debt is unsustainable, with a projected $10.8 billion financing gap from 2024 to 2028.
Ethiopia defaulted on its Eurobond in December 2023, highlighting severe debt distress.
Political instability and humanitarian crises have exacerbated the debt situation.
The government committed to reforms under the IMF's Extended Credit Facility, targeting state-owned enterprises and fiscal discipline.
An Agreement in Principle for debt restructuring was reached in March 2025, but its success remains uncertain.