In an effort to mobilize private financing for food security, Angola has authorized the granting of a sovereign guarantee of 91.2 billion kwanzas (approximately USD 100 million) in favor of the company VC Horizonte 21, S.A. This mechanism allows the State to guarantee the repayment of private financing, in order to reassure investors and raise resources on more advantageous terms.
This decision is enshrined in Presidential Decree No. 76/26 of March 9, 2026, published in the Official Gazette. The financing will be raised through the issuance of debt securities on the Muscat market, with the support of Oman Investment Bank, a financial institution already involved in several food security initiatives in Africa.
The funded project involves the provision of quality food baskets at affordable prices, with the aim of strengthening food security and supporting the most vulnerable populations. Structured in three financing tranches – with a cumulative amount not exceeding USD 100 million – this program is considered strategic by the Angolan authorities, due to its expected impact on reducing food insecurity and stabilizing the socio-economic framework.
Financially, the sovereign guarantee covers the repayment of the principal and interest related to the issued securities, which mature in 12 months with full repayment at maturity. These securities will be denominated in Omani rials (OMR), in accordance with the requirements of the selected placement market.
In return, VC Horizonte 21, S.A. must pay a guarantee commission equivalent to 1% of the amount mobilized, in accordance with the legal framework governing public debt management. The company is also required to submit quarterly reports to the Ministry of Finance on the progress of the project.
The mechanism also includes a strict control mechanism. The release of the second and third tranches is conditioned on the performance of previous operations, including the sale of at least 75% of the goods and the collection of 65% of the corresponding revenues. The Ministry of Finance must confirm compliance with these criteria before any new funds are mobilized.
Finance Minister Vera Daves has been authorized to formalize the sovereign guarantee on behalf of the Angolan State and to sign all required documents within 360 days.
