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IMF Reveals Africa's Top Borrowers: Egypt, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire

10/26/2025

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As of October 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) identifies Egypt, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire as Africa's top borrowers.
Egypt leads with KSh 891.5 billion in outstanding loans.
Kenya terminated its IMF loan agreement and is negotiating a new program.
The IMF projects Sub-Saharan Africa growth at 4.1% in 2025 and cautions that rising debt costs and weak revenues could threaten Nigeria's recovery.

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As of October 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) identifies Egypt, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire as Africa's top borrowers.
Egypt leads with KSh 891.5 billion in outstanding loans.
Kenya terminated its IMF loan agreement and is negotiating a new program.
The IMF projects Sub-Saharan Africa growth at 4.1% in 2025 and cautions that rising debt costs and weak revenues could threaten Nigeria's recovery.