IMF Unlocks $2.3 Billion for Egypt: Loan Program Extended to Late 2026 Amid Falling Inflation

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the IMF Executive Board completed the 5th and 6th reviews of Egypt’s economic reform program, authorizing the immediate release of $2.27 billion. The package includes $2 billion from the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $273 million from the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Crucially, the IMF has extended the program's timeline to December 15, 2026, to ensure the sustainability of reforms.

The Fund praised Egypt's "sustained stabilization efforts," noting that inflation dropped to 11.9% in January 2026, while international reserves climbed to $59.2 billion. However, the IMF warned that structural reforms—specifically the divestment of state assets—have been "uneven" and slower than expected, urging Cairo to accelerate the private sector's role to manage high public debt.