Africa's economic growth Stories

Africa’s resilience tested as aid cuts, trade shifts cloud growth prospects - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 18, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is projected to expand by 4.1 per cent in 2025, same pace as last year, with an uptick to 4.4 per cent in 2026.

World Bank raises Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 3.8 per cent for 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The World Bank cited falling inflation, stabilising currencies and renewed investment in major economies such as Ethiopia, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire.

AfDB aims to boost infrastructure funding as Africa economic growth accelerates
Jill Namatsi  |  May 29, 2024

As Africa pursues economic growth, key issues include borrowing to finance key projects, as loans and other plans have left many countries struggling...

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