Three Key Takeaways From the Latest Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook

Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)

Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth remains steady at 4.1% in 2025, but the region faces headwinds from trade tensions, tight borrowing, and aid cuts.

Abebe Aemro Selassie shares three key takeaways from our new Regional Economic Outlook.

Read more: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/SSA/Issues/2025/10/16/regional-economic-outlook-for-sub-saharan-africa-october-2025?cid=sm-com-yt-AM2025-REOAFREA2025002

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