• Rwanda secures €213 million financing backed by World Bank guarantee
• Loan features 15-year maturity, six-year grace period on principal
• Funds to support key sectors, ease debt pressure, strengthen fiscal stability

Rwanda has secured 213 million euros ($251 million) in financing, according to a statement released Wednesday, April 15, by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.

Rwanda has successfully closed a EUR 213 million blended finance loan facility to support prudent debt management, secure competitive long-term financing, and advance key national development priorities. The transaction reflects Rwanda’s continued commitment to innovative… pic.twitter.com/NKANHOdx1c

— Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning (@RwandaFinance) April 15, 2026

The operation features a 15-year maturity and includes a six-year grace period on principal repayments. Supported by a World Bank Group guarantee, the deal allows the country to access more favorable borrowing conditions with reduced costs and a controlled risk profile for lenders.

The mobilized resources will be used to fund key sectors. They will also reduce pressure on short-term debt and strengthen fiscal management.

The Rwandan economy continues to show solid performance despite a difficult international environment. This growth is driven notably by the momentum of coffee and mineral exports.

Market confidence remains steady as credit rating agencies confirmed a stable outlook. In March 2026, Fitch confirmed a stable outlook, followed in April by Moody’s, which also maintained its outlook. These ratings reflect progress made in public financial management and structural reforms.

In 2024, Rwanda previously raised 200 million euros ($235.6 million) through an ESG loan. That transaction was backed by a partial guarantee from the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank.

Ingrid Haffiny