Tunisia Approves $500 Million Loan from Afreximbank
Tunisia has officially approved a $500 million loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to finance the state budget in 2026.
Approval Details
This approval is outlined in Decree No. 108 of 2026, published in the Official Journal of the Republic of Tunisia (JORT) on June 9. The text validates the decision made on March 18, 2026, by the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Tunisia, authorizing the signing of this loan contract for the benefit of the Tunisian state.
Financing the State Budget
The operation is part of the financing of the budgetary needs provided for by the 2026 Finance Act. The decree specifies that the credit is contracted "for the benefit of the state and on its behalf." With an amount equivalent to approximately 1.5 billion dinars at the current exchange rate, this financing constitutes one of the significant external resources mobilized by Tunisia since the beginning of the year to support public financial balances.
About Afreximbank
Afreximbank is a multilateral financial institution specialized in financing trade and developing exchanges in Africa. The bank regularly intervenes with African states and the private sector through financing mechanisms, guarantees, and investment support.
Completion of the Procedure
The publication of the decree marks the completion of the necessary legal procedure for the entry into force of this loan, after the agreement of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank and the validation by the Presidency of the Republic.
