Fitch : Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa lead sovereign ratings

On December 12, 2025, Fitch Ratings released its ranking of Sub-Saharan Africa’s top-rated economies. Botswana leads with a BBB rating, near “investment grade,” followed by Côte d’Ivoire at BB and South Africa at BB‑, all with stable outlooks. These ratings highlight economic strength, fiscal discipline, and debt repayment capacity, enhancing investor confidence and access to international financing.