Tunisia has approved a $500 million financing agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This approval was endorsed by a presidential decree published in the Official Journal of the Tunisian Republic (JORT) on June 8, 2026, following a favorable opinion from the board of the Central Bank of Tunisia dated March 18, 2026.
This loan is intended to help the Tunisian state cover its financing needs and support budgetary balance, within the framework of the 2026 budget law.
According to available information, this financing is intended to cover the general needs of the state and contribute to supporting budgetary balance in a context marked by continued efforts to control public finances. The operation is in line with the provisions of the 2026 budget law and the regulations governing the Central Bank of Tunisia.
Amounting to $500 million, this financing line aims to strengthen the Treasury’s financing capacity and support the management of the country’s budgetary needs.
The financial terms of the agreement, including the interest rate, loan duration, and repayment schedule, have not yet been made public.
As a reminder, the African multilateral bank, specializing in trade and development financing, has recently strengthened its presence in the country with the opening of a regional office in Tunis, thereby consolidating its role in financing African economies and supporting states facing increased liquidity needs.
