Dossier
domestic borrowing
Coverage of domestic borrowing in the Nexus archive.
- Central Africa: Gabon's Public Debt Rises 23 Percent As Government Turns to Regional Markets
Gabon's public debt increased by 23% year-on-year to 8,780.3 billion FCFA as of December 2025, driven by a rise in domestic borrowing and a shift away from external financing. The government's reliance on regional markets contributed to the debt growth.
- Kenya: Treasury Projects Sh1.15tn Budget Deficit As Spending Hits Sh4.8tn
Kenya's National Treasury projects a Sh1.15 trillion budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year, with domestic borrowing to cover the gap as government spending exceeds revenue collections. Total spending is expected to reach Sh4.8 trillion during the period.