Ghana settles US$709m Eurobond payment ahead of schedule – Finance Minister

The Government of Ghana has completed the payment of a US$709 million Eurobond obligation, settling the amount on December 30, 2025, ahead of schedule.

Announcing the development, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, described the payment as a significant milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery and public debt management efforts, particularly following the recent restructuring of the country’s Eurobond portfolio.

According to the minister, the latest payment brings Ghana’s total Eurobond settlements for 2025 to US$1.4 billion, in line with the restructuring memorandum. The amount includes two earlier instalments of US$349.52 million each, in addition to the US$709 million paid in December.

Dr Forson noted that the timely fulfilment of the obligation strengthens Ghana’s credibility as a sovereign borrower and demonstrates government’s commitment to restoring investor confidence through transparent, predictable and disciplined debt-servicing practices.

He added that government will build on the achievement by intensifying reforms in key areas such as domestic revenue mobilisation, public financial management and public debt management to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability.

“Fiscal buffers will continue to be strengthened to support debt-service obligations and sustainably finance Ghana’s development agenda,” the minister stated in a post on X on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

The government also expressed appreciation to Ghanaians for their patience and support throughout the economic recovery process, acknowledging that public cooperation has been critical to the progress recorded so far.

It further appealed for continued understanding as additional economic reforms are rolled out in the coming year to consolidate the gains made in 2025.

“May 2026 be our best year yet,” Dr Forson concluded.