Africa’s 2026 Growth Forecast Rises to 4.3%, World Bank Says

The Reporter Ethiopia · 2026-10-07T13:28:45.000Z · Finance

Africa’s economic growth is expected to accelerate to 4.3% in 2026 as stronger performances across the region boost the outlook, the World Bank said, while urging governments to harness artificial intelligence to increase productivity and create jobs. The region’s economy grew by 4.1% in 2025, the bank said. Growth forecasts were upgraded for nearly three-quarters […]

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