# AU-mandated Africa Credit Rating Agency launches in Mauritius

https://mins.news/en/item/92497

- CGTN, 2026-10-08 09:06 UTC
- Economy
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> The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) held its launch ceremony in Mauritius. Authorized by the African Union and overseen by its African Peer Review Mechanism, the independent agency aims to add an Africa-focused perspective to credit assessments, improve market transparency and broaden access to ratings. Governments are barred from owning shares.

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