@addisstandardeng · Post #21976 · 08.04.2026 г., 06:49
Rising Liability, Delayed Relief: #Ethiopia external debt tops $34 billion amid restructuring limbo According to the Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia’s total public sector debt stood at $52.12 billion as of December 2025, with domestic debt at $17.67 billion (33.9%) and external debt at $34.45 billion (66.1%), reflecting the dominance of external obligations. External debt rose sharply between June 2024 and December 2025, amid exchange rate pressures. February 2026 marked five years since Ethiopia requested debt restructuring under the #G20 Common Framework, expected to deliver $3.5 billion in relief. Despite bilateral deals with #France and #Italy, Ethiopia’s debt restructuring remains in limbo, with technical #Eurobond default and unresolved private-sector debt continuing to stall progress. A recent Addis Standard commentary examines the structural factors behind these prolonged negotiations. https://addisstandard.com/?p=54190