African Growth Outlook Weakens Amid Global Strains.

Africa’s economic growth is facing increasing downside risks, according to the African Development Bank. Even before the recent Middle Eastern war involving Iran, structural pressures like rising fuel and food prices, high public debt (~$1.9 trillion), and falling foreign investment weakened growth prospects. The conflict’s indirect effects—higher energy and fertilizer costs—are already being felt across several nations. Despite these challenges, the AfDB still projects reasonable growth of about 4.3 % in 2026 and 4.5 % in 2027.

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