Fitch Ratings has assigned Cote d'Ivoire's forthcoming USD bond issue an expected 'B(EXP)' rating.
KEY RATING DRIVERS
The rating is in line with Cote d'Ivoire's 'B' Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating, on which the Outlook is Positive.
RATING SENSITIVITIES
The rating is sensitive to any changes in Cote d'Ivoire's Long-term foreign currency IDR. Fitch affirmed the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire's ratings on 9 January 2015.