Six Countries Account for 80% of Africa’s $211bn Corporate Debt – OECD

Six countries account for 80% of Africa’s $211bn corporate debt – OECD

Credit: bne IntelliNewsSix countries hold 80% of Africa's corporate debt and syndicated loans make up 81% of the $211bn total, the OECD said on November 6, leaving bond markets thin.

Africa’s $211bn corporate debt market leaves businesses short of long-term capital

…Only seven companies raised $1bn through IPOs in 2025 …Syndicated loans accounted for 81% of outstanding corporate debt. Africa’s capital read more Africa’s $211bn corporate debt market leaves businesses short of long-term capital

Africa's corporate debt markets remain shallow – OECD

Africa’s corporate debt markets are too small to match the continent’s economic weight and growing financing needs, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Friday, with outstanding market-based debt totalling only $211-billion at the end of last year. The shortfall could impinge economic growth and leaders’ aims to expand local financing to protect companies and countries on the continent during periods of global marke…

OECD Warns Africa’s Corporate Debt Markets Remain Underdeveloped - The Zimbabwe Mail OECD Warns Africa’s Corporate Debt Markets Remain Underdeveloped

JOHANNESBURG,- Africa’s corporate debt markets are far too small to match the continent’s economic weight and growing financing needs, the Organisation ​for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Friday, with outstanding market-based debt totalling only $211 ‌billion at the end of 2025. The shortfall could impinge both economic growth and leaders’ aims to expand local […]