Africa: IMF - Africa to Become World Leader in Economic Growth in 2026

Africa: IMF - Africa to Become World Leader in Economic Growth in 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Harare -- Most of the fastest-growing economies, with gross domestic product growth rates exceeding 6%, will be on the African continent in 2026, according to Africanews, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Sub-Saharan Africa gears up for growth boom

Economic prospects are brightening for sub-Saharan Africa, with the International Monetary Fund projecting growth to accelerate to 4.4% in 2026. Analysts note this upswing would mark the region’s most robust expansion since the early 2010s. Key economies are poised to contribute to this momentum, as South Africa benefits from improvements in its strained energy and logistics sectors. […]