Positive credit stories emerging in a handful of Sub-Saharan African countries

In this conversation, John Walsh, an analyst at Moody's Ratings specializing in sovereign risk, dives into the evolving credit landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa. He discusses how institutional reforms and debt restructurings are improving credit ratings in countries like Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania. Walsh highlights the potential of new hydrocarbon discoveries to enhance fiscal prospects while addressing the challenges of project financing and governance. The dialogue reveals a more optimistic outlook amid the region's common financial hurdles.