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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.

IMF trims 2025 global growth outlook to 3.2 per cent amid rising uncertainty
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 16, 2025

Global trade volumes are expected to rise by 2.9 per cent on average over the next two years, down from 3.5 per cent in 2024, while global headline in...

Kenya confident of new IMF funding deal amid improved economic outlook
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 08, 2025

The final details of the new IMF-funded program are expected to be announced following the conclusion of the talks on Thursday. The recently concluded...

IMF revises global growth outlook to 3 per cent for 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The IMF highlights that several regions are registering moderate improvements in economic activity. Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is expected to grow b...

IMF urges African oil exporters' reforms to boost 'subdued' regional growth
Reuters  |  Oct 26, 2024

Armed conflicts are also weighing on growth, the IMF said, citing South Sudan's oil exports blocked by conflict in neighbouring Sudan.

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