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The rising cost of borrowing for low- and lower-middle-income countries The cost of borrowing for African countries has doubled since 2020. Ordinary people are paying the price.
Key Takeaways
  • African borrowing costs surge 91% amid global interest rate pressures (2020–2024)
  • World Bank IBRD rates rose from 1.4% to 5.2%
  • China’s African lending rates climbed 3.2 points, reaching 5.7% by 2024
  • Middle-squeezed nations bear the brunt of rising global borrowing costs

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