Tunisia Approves $500 Million Loan from Afreximbank

Tunisia has formally ratified a significant financial agreement, securing a $500 million loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The approval came through a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic.

President Kaïs Saïed signed the decree, which endorses a decision made by the Central Bank of Tunisia's board on March 18, 2026. This decision greenlights the loan contract for the Tunisian state with the pan-African bank. The funds are earmarked for general state expenses and budgetary requirements, reflecting Tunisia's ongoing efforts to manage its public finances.

The agreement aligns with the 2026 finance law and relevant regulations governing the Central Bank. Afreximbank, a multilateral institution focused on trade finance, is also expanding its footprint in Tunisia by opening a regional office in Tunis. This move underscores the bank's increasing role in counter-cyclical financing across Africa.

The decree, published on June 8, 2026, marks the official ratification of this financial commitment. However, specific details regarding the loan's terms and repayment schedule have not yet been disclosed.