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Côte d’Ivoire to Allocate $6.6 Billion for Debt Servicing in 2025

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. © Unsplash
  • Debt servicing will account for 26% of the country’s 2025 budget
  • Public debt projected to rise to $48 billion by the end of 2025

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Côte d’Ivoire plans to allocate $6.6 billion for debt servicing in 2025, more than doubling the $2.5 billion paid this year. Official data shows that the amount will represent 26% of the general budget for 2025, which is set at $25 billion—an 11.8% increase from 2024.

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