The IMF warns that Sub-Saharan Africa's economic gains remain fragile despite reaching 4.5 percent growth in 2025. Senior economist Nikola Spatafora cites external shocks and tighter financial conditions as key risks to regional stability.
The International Monetary Fund has released its Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa in Kigali, reporting that while the region achieved 4.5 percent growth in 2025, it remains vulnerable to external shocks and geopolitical tensions.
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