Ghana continued to have the 4th highest IMF debt in Africa

Compiled By: Prince Henry Danquah, Bora Capital Advisors Ltd

Ghana remained in the 4th position in Africa with the highest debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

However, its debt to the Bretton Woods institution stood at Special Drawing Rights 2.72 billion, higher than the SDR 1.96 billion recorded in January 2026.

This is equivalent to US$3.88 billion.

The increase in the country’s indebtedness to the Fund is due to inflows received as a result of the Extended Credit Facility programme.

Egypt remained 1st in Africa with the highest debt to the IMF. It owed the Fund SDR $7.24 billion.

Côte d’Ivoire followed with SDR 3.60 billion. Kenya (SDR 2.87 billion), Angola (SDR 2.493billion) and DR Congo were in, 3rd and 5th and 6th respectively.

Source: newsthemegh.com