RE: AND THERE3 Oct 2025 22:40
"Multilateral institutions like AFC provide alternative channels for infrastructure capital that don’t add directly to government balance sheets.
The Corporation’s ability to access commercial funding at competitive rates also reflects broader investor reassessment of African risk. While headlines often emphasize debt distress in specific countries, the continent encompasses diverse economies with varying credit profiles. AFC’s pan-African approach and multilateral structure allow it to aggregate creditworthy opportunities across this heterogeneous landscape.
The $1.5 billion facility positions AFC to maintain its investment momentum through 2028. Whether that translates into meaningful progress on Africa’s infrastructure deficit depends on factors beyond AFC’s control—including regulatory reform, governance improvements, and macroeconomic stability in key markets. But Monday’s successful fundraising demonstrates that when African infrastructure institutions deliver consistent performance, global capital remains available at scale." from Rob's link
Is our 100m or so $s part of the $1.5bn. We should find out soon.