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 first on TechTrendsKE .