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flag Ethiopia’s debt talks with bondholders failed, leaving default unresolved despite progress on key terms.

flag Ethiopia’s debt talks with private bondholders ended without agreement, leaving its sovereign default unresolved. flag Negotiations in Paris failed over disputes on the Value Recovery Instrument and adjustment terms, despite both sides agreeing on core elements like a 15% principal reduction and new maturity. flag The impasse hampers access to global markets, threatening fiscal stability amid dwindling foreign exchange reserves and rising debt burdens. flag Meanwhile, Ethiopia continues reform efforts backed by the IMF and World Bank, with officials expressing commitment to future negotiations and increased concessional financing.

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