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Dollar bonds of African sovereigns including Egypt, Nigeria, Angola and Kenya were trading weaker by 0.5-1 point on Thursday. A Bloomberg index noted that the 20 worst-performing EM sovereign dollar bonds were all from Africa. Analysts said that the move likely came on the back of the US signaling long-term plans to boost Venezuelan crude production, sparking fears of a global oil glut. This is said to have reduced the appeal of debt from oil exporters in the African continent, they added. For instance, a potential output boost from Venezuela could hurt Angola’s budget as oil accounts for 90% of its export earnings. Further, they noted that valuations of African sovereigns were already tight after an extended rally in late-2025.
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