Thursday 3rd April 2025
非洲记者报道
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Two projects supported by the African Development Bank Group have received top honors at the 2025 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards. A $545 million sustainable term loan facility in Senegal was named Sovereign Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year, while Rwanda’s €200 million ESG loan was awarded ESG Loan Deal of the Year. Both projects benefitted from partial credit guarantees provided by the African Development Bank Group.
The awards recognize Africa’s most innovative and impactful financial deals, emphasizing strong execution, effective mobilization of new funding sources, and innovative structuring.
Senegal made its debut in the international sustainable finance market in March 2024, raising $545 million in long-term financing, partially denominated in the CFA franc. The African Development Bank played a crucial role as a financial advisor and credit guarantor, ensuring favorable borrowing terms and attracting a diverse range of investors. This transaction reflects Senegal’s commitment to financing essential development projects in climate resilience, renewable energy, and social infrastructure.
Similarly, in April 2024, Rwanda secured a partial credit guarantee from the African Development Fund, the concessional financing arm of the Bank. This facilitated long-term funding from international commercial banks to support Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation. The financing is dedicated to green urbanization, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and improvements in health and education infrastructure. With the African Development Bank acting as the initial mandated lead arranger, this transaction has diversified Rwanda’s financing sources, reinforcing Africa’s growing presence in global sustainable investment markets and enhancing the well-being of Rwandan citizens.
Ahmed Attout, the Bank Group’s Director for Financial Sector Development, highlighted the significance of these awards, stating: “These recognitions affirm the Bank’s dedication to creating sustainable and competitive financing solutions. By designing partial credit guarantees tailored to each country’s specific needs, Senegal and Rwanda have accessed international capital to fund transformative green and social initiatives for the first time.”
Max Magor N’diaye, Senior Director for Syndication, Co-financing, and the Africa Investment Forum, added: “These awards showcase groundbreaking transactions that set a new benchmark for sustainable financing, driving social and economic progress across the continent. They not only benefit communities but also lay the groundwork for a resilient and prosperous future.”
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