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Is Mali’s debt strategy becoming West Africa’s biggest gamble?

A vibrant city street in Mali. Photo by Faruk Tokluoğlu @ Pexels
A vibrant city street in Mali. Photo by Faruk Tokluoğlu @ Pexels

Alhousseiny Djigo

Alhousseiny Djigo is an experienced financial journalist based in Dakar.
  • Debt repayments approach 10% of Mali’s GDP in 2026.
  • Refinancing gamble tests investors and regional banking stability.

 

BAMAKO, MALI – Mali’s ability to refinance nearly CFA1.5 trillion ($2.6bn) in debt this year is emerging as one of West Africa’s biggest financial tests, despite reassuring headline debt indicators.

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