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S&P and Fitch keep Chad rating at B-

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S&P and Fitch keep Chad rating at B-

Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings are maintaining Chad’s sovereign rating at B-, with a stable outlook. Fitch forecasts public debt at close to 26% of GDP between 2026 and 2028, while S&P highlights progress in non-oil revenue, according to Alwihda Info.

Financial rating agencies Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Fitch Ratings have confirmed Chad’s sovereign rating at “B-”, with a stable outlook, highlighting debt management and budgetary reforms, according to Alwihda Info.

The decision comes amid an uncertain international context. The two agencies also highlight the continuation of structural reforms and the maintenance of a debt profile considered favourable for the country, according to Alwihda Info.

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