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you are currently viewing::West Africa growth projected at 4.6% in 2026, remains resilient-AfDB Regional Economic Outlook ReportAugust 10, 2026---Câte d'Ivoire remains largest economy in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), expected to grow by 6.5% in 2025 These were among the major highlights of the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 West Africa Regional Economic Outlook and the 2026 Câte d'Ivoire Country Focus Report. The region's outlook remains promising, with growth projected at 4.6% in 2026, driven by stronger private investment, recovering domestic demand, continued infrastructure investments and expansion in the oil, gas and mining sectors. However, prolonged geopolitical tensions, persistent global inflation, rising public debt vulnerabilities and tighter financial conditions could weigh on this positive outlook . Source: African Development Bank |
Africa's growth holds firm amid global turbulence, says 2026 African Economic Outlook
May 26, 2026-The continent recorded an estimated average GDP growth of 4.4 percent in 2025, with 22 economies posting rates above 5 percent.
In 2026, Africa is projected to grow at 4.2 percent, despite heightened geopolitical tensions and global supply shocks.
Africa's growth holds firm amid global turbulence, says 2026 African Economic Outlook
May 26, 2026-The continent recorded an estimated average GDP growth of 4.4 percent in 2025, with 22 economies posting rates above 5 percent.
In 2026, Africa is projected to grow at 4.2 percent, despite heightened geopolitical tensions and global supply shocks.
Central Africa is expected to see growth rising to 3.8 percent in 2026 from 3.6 percent in 2025, buoyed by sustained high oil prices
Zimbabwe- a tale of two African stock exchanges
June 15, 2026-The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is positioning itself as a gateway to international capital entering Zimbabwe and other southern African markets. Will it take liquidity away from parent company the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), or are the two bourses complementary?
