Africa is projected to grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026 before rebounding to 4.4 per cent in 2027, the African Development Bank’s flagship report said.
Central Africa is expected to see growth rising to 3.8 per cent in 2026 from 3.6 per cent in 2025.
East Africa is expected to remain the continent’s fastest-growing region, though growth is projected to ease from 6.6 per cent in 2025 to 5.9 per cent in 2026.