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Rising debt costs threaten development in poor countries, UN warns

DEVELOPING countries paid nearly Sh130 trillion in interest in 2025 as expensive borrowing squeezes resources for healthcare, education and infrastructure. According to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), rising borrowing costs are threatening development across the world, with developing countries spending an increasing share of public resources servicing debt, instead of investing and other essential services [...]