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Originally published by The Standard BusinessMarch 6, 2026
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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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