Debtors’ prism: mounting crises of Africa’s loans
Debtors’ prism: mounting crises of Africa’s loans  
Podcast: The Intelligence from The Economist
Published On: Wed May 31 2023
Description: Many of the continent’s economies are hamstrung by debt—much of it held internationally. We look at the growing need for closer co-operation between China, Western creditors and multilateral institutions. A city on Ukraine’s front line has become an unlikely locus for love stories. And unpicking the link between workers’ productivity and their drugs of choice.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer