WEEK IN REVIEW: Ethiopia Debt Update | China @COP28 | Chinese Energy Projects in Africa

Ethiopia is the latest African country that is now teetering on the verge of default after the government announced this week that it would not be able to make a $33 million bond payment. Eric speaks with Mark Bohlund, a senior research credit analyst at REDD Intelligence, for his take on the situation and the larger debt landscape across the continent.

Plus, Cobus and Geraud break down China’s position at the COP28 that wrapped up this week and what impact it will have on Beijing’s engagement in the African energy sector.

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by Eric Olander

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