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March 6, 2026
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GCR affirms Afreximbank ratings, removes rating watch on reduced sovereign risk

GCR affirms Afreximbank ratings, removes rating watch on reduced sovereign risk

The rating agency also affirmed the international scale long-term programme rating on the bank’s $5 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme at A...

✨ Key Highlights

GCR Ratings has affirmed Afreximbank’s issuer ratings at A and A2, removing the ‘Rating Watch Evolving’ status and assigning a Stable outlook. This action indicates reduced concerns regarding sovereign debt restructurings.

  • Afreximbank's long-term issuer rating affirmed at A, short-term at A2.
  • GCR Ratings cited "immaterial downside risk related to sovereign debt restructurings" following recent resolutions, including with Ghana.
  • The affirmation supports Afreximbank's robust counter-cyclical mandate, strong track record, and preferential creditor treatment.

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