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benzinga.comworld12 hrs ago
Gabon's Public Debt Rises 23 Percent to 8,780.3 Billion FCFA as External Debt Falls Slightly
AllAfrica reported that Gabon's total public debt reached 8,780.3 billion FCFA at the end of December 2025, up 23 percent from a year earlier. Domestic borrowing drove the increase while external debt declined slightly.
thequint.compolitics5 days ago
Kenya Attorney General Seeks to Suspend Petition Challenging Sh6.9 Trillion Debt Management After Court Rejected Earlier Objection
The Attorney General filed an application in the High Court to halt proceedings in a petition challenging management of more than Sh6.9 trillion in public debt. The petition, brought by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, names over 20 respondents and seeks personal liability findings.
rigzone.comfinance38 days ago
Namibia Central Bank Warns Public Debt May Reach 70% of GDP
Namibia's public debt could reach 70% of GDP by the end of the current financial year without spending reforms. Officials announced new budgeting measures and called for procurement and regulatory changes.
cnbc.comfinance50 days ago
U.S. Interest Costs on Public Debt Reach Record $616 Billion in First Seven Months of FY2026
Net interest payments on U.S. public debt totaled $616 billion for the first seven months of fiscal year 2026. The figure is $37 billion higher than the same period last year.
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance54 days ago
U.S. Debt Interest Projected to Reach 30 Percent of Revenue by 2036
A projection shows annual interest payments on U.S. public debt rising to 30 percent of government revenue by 2036 if the 10-year Treasury yield averages 4.70 percent. The same scenario would push net interest costs to 5.3 percent of GDP.
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france24.comworld75 days ago
IMF: Malawi's Debt Tops 90% of GDP Amid 16-28% Aid Drop to Sub-Saharan Africa
Global aid reductions are straining Malawi's finances, revealing longstanding economic management issues, according to the International Monetary Fund. Public debt has surpassed 90% of GDP, reaching K23.9 trillion by December. Economists highlight limited fiscal space and underfu…
en.globes.co.ilfinance76 days ago
U.S. Public Debt Surpasses Annual GDP, First Time Since World War II
U.S. debt held by the public has surpassed the country's annual GDP, reaching $31.27 trillion against $31.22 trillion in GDP. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget announced the milestone based on recent Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Fitch Ratings warned of potential…
en.globes.co.ilpolitics77 days ago
U.S. Public Debt Hits $31.27 Trillion, 100.2% of GDP
U.S. debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as of March 31, surpassing the estimated nominal GDP of $31.22 trillion over the prior 12 months. The debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2%, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Policymakers and experts expressed…
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The Japan Timesworld85 days ago
Greece's Public Debt Projected to Fall Below Italy's in 2026
Greece's public debt is projected to fall to about 137% of GDP in 2026, below Italy's expected 138.6%, according to senior officials and Italy's budget plan. This shift marks the end of Greece holding the euro zone's highest debt ratio for over two decades. Italy's debt is foreca…
redir.folha.com.brbusiness93 days ago
Governments Increase Emergency Spending on Energy Support Amid Debt Concerns
Several countries have implemented tax cuts and subsidies on energy to address high costs affecting households and businesses. These measures, taken in response to the war in the Middle East, have added to public debt levels. The International Monetary Fund has advised caution in…