Equatorial Guinea has caught the attention of global markets after securing an investment-grade credit rating of BBB/A2 from Bloomfield Investment Corporation, a rare milestone for the oil-rich Central African nation. While the rating suggests financial stability and improved macroeconomic management, deeper concerns about governance and long-term economic resilience remain.
We spoke with Soraya Diallo, Senior Vice President and Ratings Director at Bloomfield, to unpack the decision. According to Diallo, the rating reflects progress in fiscal consolidation, rising oil revenues, and stronger external balances. “There’s no denying the country has made strides in stabilizing its…










