Ghana fully settles $700m Eurobond ahead of schedule
On July 2, 2026 Ghana’s Ministry of Finance completed an early settlement of a $700 million Eurobond, paying $525.2 million of principal and $174.8 million of interest, reducing outstanding Eurobond stock and lowering immediate near‑term refinancing needs.
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On July 2, 2026 Ghana’s Ministry of Finance completed an early settlement of a $700 million Eurobond, paying $525.2 million of principal and $174.8 million of interest, reducing outstanding Eurobond stock and lowering immediate near‑term refinancing needs.
The upfront removal of a $700m coupon/maturity due on July 2 reduces Ghana’s near‑term rollover requirement and the short‑end refinancing premium in the sovereign curve. Conditionally, this should relieve immediate USD liquidity pressure and may compress short‑to‑belly spreads versus longer-dated paper, though broader market moves will depend on global rates, FX flows, and upcoming fiscal financing needs.
Monitor Ghana’s remaining external debt schedule and the next IMF program review for implications on refinancing and market access.
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- Ghana clears $700 million Eurobond payment ahead of schedule as debt recovery gathers pacebusinessday.ng (opens in a new tab)
- Government settles $700 million Eurobond obligation | Ghana News Agencygna.org.ghSource published (opens in a new tab)
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- Ghana 29Jul 202997.0007.438%
- Ghana 30Jan 203088.7507.374%
- Ghana 35Jul 203588.1258.224%
- Ghana 37Jan 203754.6258.460%
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