Zambia completes US$1.36bn buyback of 2053 eurobond backed by AfDB finance
On 11 June 2026 Zambia completed a buyback of its US$1.36 billion 2053 eurobond, using a $600 million African Development Bank facility plus domestic resources; authorities say the operation frees about $275 million to be redirected to electricity infrastructure.
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On 11 June 2026 Zambia completed a buyback of its US$1.36 billion 2053 eurobond, using a $600 million African Development Bank facility plus domestic resources; authorities say the operation frees about $275 million to be redirected to electricity infrastructure.
Removing the long-dated 2053 bond reduces Zambia's external market debt stock and near-term external service requirements, which should put downward pressure on long-end sovereign yields if investor perception of credit risk improves. The direct transmission depends on reinvestment of savings, AfDB loan terms, and whether ratings agencies and secondary-market investors treat the retired stock as a lasting credit improvement rather than a one-off liability management action.
Confirmation of AfDB disbursement timing and official publication of the $275m debt-for-development allocation.
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- Zambia pulls off landmark debt deal, unlocking $275 million for power projectsbusinessinsider.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
- Zambia Completes External Debt Buyback Worth $1.36 Billion • 360 Mozambique360mozambique.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
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