East Africa Projected to Lead Regional Growth in 2026

East Africa Projected to Lead Regional Growth in 2026

East Africa is projected to remain Africa's fastest-growing region in 2026 and 2027 despite growing global uncertainty, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) during its Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on May 26.

AfDB sees 5.4 percent Tanzania growth amid geopolitical risks

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) latest outlook projects Tanzania’s economy to grow by 5.4 percent in 2026, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East push up energy and import costs across...

Africa’s growth holds firm amid global turbulence

Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4,2% in 2026, moderating slightly from 4,4% in 2025, before rebounding to 4,4% in 2027. The findings of the 2026 African Economic Outlook from the African Development Bank Group underscore the continent’s continued resilience in the face of geopolitical tensions, tighter global financial conditions, and supply chain disruptions. According to the Bank’s flagship report, Africa’s growth in 2025 was suppo…

AfDB: Africa's Economy to Grow 4.2% in 2026 Despite Global Headwinds

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has released its African Economic Outlook 2026, projecting continental GDP growth of 4.2% for the year,  a slight moderation from 4.4% recorded in 2025,  before a recovery to 4.4% in 2027.  The report, launched Tuesday at the Bank’s 61st Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, frames Africa’s trajectory … The post AfDB: Africa’s Economy to Grow 4.2% in 2026 Despite Global Headwinds appeared fi…

Africa’s growth holds firm amid global turbulence, says 2026 African Economic Outlook

Africa’s growth holds firm amid global turbulence, says 2026 African Economic Outlook

AfDB Reviews Africa’s Growth Outlook Downward to 4.2% as Middle East Crisis Raises Fresh Inflation Risks

African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected a modest slowdown in Africa’s economic growth this year, warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to feed into fuel, fertilizer, and food costs across the continent, threatening household purchasing power and macroeconomic stability. In its latest annual economic outlook released during the bank’s meetings in […] The post AfDB Reviews Africa’s Growth Outlook Downward to 4.2% …