BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—-The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has disclosed that it successfully raised over $800 million in international capital markets in 2025, despite earlier concerns flagged by global credit rating agencies.
In a statement released on Thursday detailing its 2025 financial performance, the bank said the funds were mobilised through Samurai bonds issued in Japan and Panda bonds issued in China, underscoring its diversified funding strategy across key global debt markets.
Afreximbank noted that the transactions reflect strong investor demand and reaffirm its access to cross-border debt capital markets, even amid heightened scrutiny from rating institutions.
According to the bank, the successful issuances demonstrate its funding resilience, credit market credibility, and sustained investor confidence, despite prevailing macroeconomic and rating pressures.
“Contrary to concerns raised by some rating agencies during the year, the Bank accessed international bond markets by successfully raising over $800 million from Japan and China through Samurai and Panda bond issuances in 2025,” the statement said.
It added that the transactions highlight the institution’s robust balance sheet structure and strong market positioning as a pan-African multilateral development finance institution.
Afreximbank further emphasized that the capital raise reinforces its mandate to support trade finance, liquidity provision, and economic development across Africa, while strengthening its long-term funding base and financial sustainability.
