Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals

A recent Unesco report reveals that in 2025, 113 developing countries spent more on servicing foreign debt than on education, highlighting a troubling trend that's exacerbated by a predicted 30% decline in global aid to education. This means children in these nations are losing out on essential educational opportunities while their governments prioritize debt repayments. The situation is particularly dire in sub-Saharan Africa, where the imbalance is even more pronounced, raising concerns about the long-term impact on these countries' development and future.