AFC Raises Record US$2bn Syndicated Loan

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Africa Finance Corporation the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully raised a record US$2 billion syndicated loan, underscoring strong global investor support for AFC’s rapid buildout of integrated infrastructure and industrial platforms shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth.

The transaction was initially launched at US$1.6 billion before being upsized to US$2 billion. Participation from banks across Asia Pacific (35%), Europe (35%), the Middle East (25%) and Africa (5%) reflect broad international support for AFC’s differentiated investment model and long-term strategy, achieved against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility

The facility materially enhances the Corporation’s capacity to continue scaling investments in critical sectors and industrial ecosystems driving trade, growth and jobs. AFC’s financial strength is reinforced by progressively higher investment-grade credit ratings, including ‘A’ / A-1 with a Positive Outlook assigned by S&P Global Ratings this year, building on its long-standing A3 ratings from Moody’s and A+ from Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR).

Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of AFC, said: “This transaction reflects growing recognition that Africa’s next phase of growth will be driven not by isolated projects, but by integrated infrastructure systems that connect energy, transport, logistics, industry and technology. As global capital seeks resilient long-term growth opportunities, AFC has positioned itself at the centre of Africa’s transformation by developing the platforms and ecosystems that convert infrastructure into industrialisation, jobs and economic competitiveness.”

The transaction comes at a period of expansion for AFC, which recently announced plans to open its first regional office outside Lagos in Nairobi during its flagship The Africa We Build Summit, as the Corporation’s assets surpassed a record US$19 billion and membership expanded to 48 African countries. This syndicated facility complements growing pools of African institutional funding, aligning with AFC’s mission – set out in the State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2026 – to help mobilise domestic pension capital for priority infrastructure. The debt facility was led by Barclays, Commerzbank, First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, and FirstRand Bank, acting

Arrangers and Bookrunners. Additional Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners included Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, Bank of China (Johannesburg and London Branches), Emirates NBD, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (London Branch), Mashreqbank PSC, Mizuho Bank, SMBC Bank International, Société Générale Côte d’Ivoire, Société Générale S.A, Société Générale Sénégal, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, and the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (P.S.C).