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flag Côte d'Ivoire raised $1.3 billion in a highly oversubscribed 15-year Eurobond, achieving a record-low 5.39% interest rate, signaling strong economic progress and a move toward Investment Grade status.

flag Côte d'Ivoire raised $1.3 billion through a 15-year Eurobond on February 19, 2026, with subscriptions nearly five times the offering amount, resulting in a 5.39% effective interest rate after hedging—the lowest in sub-Saharan Africa over the past five years. flag The funds will support the 2026 budget, reflecting improved creditworthiness and stronger macroeconomic performance, including projected 6.7% GDP growth and a shrinking public deficit. flag This marks the highest investor demand for a bond issuance in the region in five years, signaling progress toward Investment Grade status.

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