Zambia misses 2027 Eurobond payment, finance ministry says
The country became Africa’s first during the pandemic to default in 2020
31 January 2021 - 22:05
Lusaka — Zambia skipped a $56.1m coupon payment on January 30 on its Eurobond maturing in 2027, the finance ministry confirmed on Sunday.
Zambia became Africa’s first pandemic-era sovereign to default after it missed a $42.5m Eurobond coupon payment in November...
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