Afin d' assurer un external financing: As yields approach the levels that previously blocked African debt sales, Benin is preparing to issue Eurobonds in the amount of 750 millions of dollars.

L'obligation could be sold at a price of around 8%, as Benin's 2038 dollar bonds recently traded at 8.76%. It should have a maturity of 16 years and a weighted average lifespan of 15 years. The sale comes in a context of strong bond issuance in emerging markets, with $26 billion sold worldwide in the first week of 2025. Thus, the Beninese government called on Citigroup Inc. , J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. et Société Générale SA to organize meetings with investors, virtually and in person & agrave; London. These meetings started on 8 January.