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news Project Syndicate 2026-05-11

Africa's Debt Trap: A Systemic Issue Despite Low Debt Volume

Africa remains ensnared in a debt trap not due to the volume of its debt (3% of global total), but because of how the debt is structured and perceived. This reflects flaws within the global financial architecture.

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