Ratings agencies stand by African assessments
Big three agencies defend the objectivity but S&P says it will boost its presence on the continent
06 July 2025 - 00:00
Ratings agencies, facing a barrage of criticism over the way they assess sovereign credit in Africa, have defended their methodologies — though S&P Global Ratings acknowledged it should boost its presence on the continent. ..
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