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flag African nations are turning to multilateral lenders to avoid debt crises, with $6B in bond sales and potential $90B–$120B in new funding if lending rules ease.

flag African governments are shifting toward multilateral lenders to reduce reliance on volatile Eurobond markets, with S&P Global Ratings noting elevated debt distress risks across over 20 countries. flag While Nigeria and South Africa show improvement due to reform momentum, Senegal, Mozambique, and Madagascar face negative outlooks. flag A strong start to 2026 saw $6 billion in bond sales and lower borrowing costs averaging 7.7%, with potential for $90 billion to $120 billion in new MDB funding if updated criteria reduce capital intensity for lower-rated borrowers with strong repayment histories.

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