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Fitch Boosts Gabon’s Outlook as world Bank Backs Digital Growth

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  • Fitch Ratings upgrades Gabon’s credit from ‘rating watch negative’ to a stable ‘B-‘ outlook.
  • Gabon secures a $68.5 million deal with the World Bank to enhance digital infrastructure 

 

Fitch Ratings has updated Gabon’s credit rating, removing thecountry from’rating watch negative’ and affirming a ‘B-‘ rating with a stable outlook. This change in rating follows the formation of a transitional government in Gabon, addressing earlier political uncertainties.

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