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Semaforworld5 days ago
Ghana Secures Up to £215 Million in Investment Deals in London but Retains Junk Credit Rating
President John Dramani Mahama visited the UK to present Ghana as investor-friendly after exiting a $3 billion IMF program. The country aims for an investment-grade rating within three years.
Semaforpolitics14 days ago
Senegal Parliament Elects Ousmane Sonko Speaker in 132-0-1 Vote
Senegal's National Assembly elected Ousmane Sonko as speaker on Tuesday, four days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him as prime minister. The move hands Sonko control of a chamber dominated by his Pastef party while the country faces a debt burden of 132 percent o…
montrealgazette.comworld16 days ago
US Farmers Borrow More as Input Costs Rise
U.S. farmers have taken on additional debt as input costs rise. Some borrowers are falling behind on repayments. The changes coincide with higher expenses linked to the Iran war.
Benzingaai18 days ago
66-Year-Old IT Business Owner Reports Income Drop to $1,200 Monthly
A 66-year-old IT business owner posted on Reddit in January that revenue fell from $80,000 annually to roughly $1,200 per month. The post described $70,000 in credit card debt spread across ten cards plus an SBA loan and medical bills.
winnipegfreepress.comworld21 days ago
Federal and State Laws Limit Creditor Access to Retirement Income
Retirement income receives varying levels of protection from creditors depending on the source and the type of debt. Social Security benefits, pensions, and retirement account funds face different rules once money is distributed.
sabcnews.comworld23 days ago
Africa Forward Summit Discusses Economic Resilience and Global Imbalances
The Africa Forward Summit opened in Kenya with calls to increase domestic savings use and attract more foreign investment. Speakers addressed demographic imbalances and debt restructuring needs across the continent.
Bloombergworld44 days ago
China Restricts Overseas Borrowing Approvals Amid $100 Billion Bond Maturities in 2024
China has tightened approvals for overseas borrowings, prompting some companies to seek cash. Around $100 billion in bonds are due this year. The developments were reported without specific company details.