Press releases
AFD and PT PLN strengthen their cooperation for the acceleration of Indonesia’s clean energy transition
Jakarta, 15 July 2026 – The Agence française de développement (AFD) and PT PLN (Persero), Indonesia's state-owned power utility, signed the Result-Based Loan Accelerating Indonesia Clean Energy Transi...
AFD grants a loan to Montenegro’s Transmission System Operator CGES to support grid modernization and energy t...
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Crnogorski elektroprenosni sistem (CGES), Montenegro’s electricity transmission system operator, signed today a €25 million sovereign-guaranteed loan to mod...
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France and Kosovo strengthen their partnership
Prishtina, 27 July 2026 – On the occasion of the first visit of the French Minister Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, to Kosovo, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Government of...
Agence Française de Développement Chief Executive Officer rounds out executive leadership team
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group announces the appointments of Laurence Breton-Moyet, Quiterie Pincent, and Mathieu Vasseur to its Executive Committee. Christophe Lecourtier, Chief Execut...
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Benchmark EUR 1bn – Jul 2041: Agence Française de Développement successfully priced a new 4.375% EUR 1 billion...
On Wednesday 8th July 2026, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated A+ (Stable) by S&P and A+ (Stable) by Fitch, successfully issued a new EUR 1 billion 15-year benchmark due on the 15th July 2...
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From Herders to Entrepreneurs: AFD opens photography exhibition on the future of pastoralism in East Africa
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has unveiled an exhibition dubbed “From Herders to Entrepreneurs: Pastoralism in Transition” at the Alliance Française de Nairobi, with an aim to reframe pa...
Benchmark GBP 300Mn – Oct 2029 - Agence française de développement successfully priced a new 4.500% £300 milli...
On Wednesday 1st July, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated A+/A+ (S&P / Fitch), issued a new GBP benchmark for the year, a £300 million fixed rate benchmark due on the 22nd October 2029, of...
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AFD and TKYB sign a EUR 200 Million Facility to Support Türkiye’s Green and Inclusive Transformation
AFD has signed a EUR 200 million loan agreement with the Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye (TKYB) to support renewable energy investments, strengthen the manufacturing sector’s capacity, and...
AFD signs cooperation agreement to enhance South Africa’s power grid
Eskom, RTE international, AFD and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) sign cooperation agreement to enhance South Africa’s power grid.
France, Aga Khan Foundation and Gates Foundation Open New Oncology Unit in Kilifi County, to Address Women’s C...
Kilifi, Kenya, 18 June 2026 - Kilifi County Referral Hospital has officially opened a new Oncology Unit, marking a major milestone in expanding access to quality cancer care for women and girls in Ken...
France and Indonesia Deepen Scientific Cooperation Through Landmark Marine Research Vessel Project
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has officially signed a contract for the construction of two Marine Scientific Research Vessels (KRisNa) with the French shipyard, PIRIOU. Funded thr...
AFD, EU and Kenya commission Green Mini-grid Program, expanding access to clean energy to 100,000 Kenyans
The European Union, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Government of Kenya have officially commissioned the Phase 2 of the Green Mini-grid (GMG) Program in Turkana County, marking a signi...
AFD, CEDIS and EDF International Networks sign technical cooperation agreement for the modernization of Monten...
The Montenegrin Electricity Distribution System (CEDIS) signed a tripartite partnership agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) and EDF International Networks (EDF IN), establishing a strat...
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France continues to support Montenegro's Green Transition: €100 million financing signed to support EU reforms...
In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović and the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić, the Minister of Finance, Mr...
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Benchmark USD 2bn – Jun 2029 : AFD successfully issued a new 2 billion US dollars sustainable benchmark maturi...
On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, Agence Française de Développement (“AFD”), rated A+ (Stable) by S&P and A+ (Stable) by Fitch, successfully issued a new USD 2 billion sustainable bond maturing on 4 June 202...
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Meeting between the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Hon. James Marape, and the new Chief Executi...
On the occasion of his working visit to France from 19 to 21 May at the invitation of the President of the French Republic, the Hon. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and his delegation...
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Benchmark EUR 2bn – Sept 2033: Agence Française de Développement successfully priced a new 3.625% €2 billion b...
On Wednesday 13th May, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated A+ /A+ (S&P / Fitch), issued a €2 billion Long 7-year benchmark due on the 15th September 2033 which offers a spread of 24bps over...
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Moldova, France and the European Union strengthen their cooperation for sustainable and climate-resilient agri...
A new major milestone has been reached in the cooperation between the Republic of Moldova, France and the European Union with the signing of two financing agreements totaling EUR 60 million, under the...
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France and Kenya sign landmark agreements worth €170 million during Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, 15 May 2026 – On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May, France, through Agence Française de Développement (AFD), signed five agreements with the Governme...
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Africa Forward: AFD Group and its partners announce new initiatives for sustainable growth in Africa
On the second day of the Africa Forward Summit, organized jointly by France and Kenya, the AFD Group and its partners announced several major initiatives in support of sustainable agriculture, health,...
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