×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Ethiopia mulls bond market debut by early January

Ethiopia aims to make its first foray into the international bond markets by early January, the Finance ministry has said in a plan that would be closely watched by investors who have snapped up other African countries' debt.

The government has said it was considering issuing a Eurobond and other bonds after similar moves elsewhere on the continent, including Kenya, which issued a $2 billion Eurobond in June that was heavily oversubscribed.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in