Ratings agencies stand by African assessments

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06 July 2025 - 00:00

Ratings agencies, facing a barrage of criticism over the way they assess sovereign credit in Africa, have defended their methodologies — though S&P Global Ratings acknowledged it should boost its presence on the continent. ..

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