Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
From surging oil, gas, and fertilizer prices to higher shipping costs, the war in the Middle East has triggered a new supply shock across sub-Saharan Africa. We project growth to slow to 4.3% in 2025, and median inflation to rise to 5% by year-end.
https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/ssa/issues/2026/04/16/regional-economic-outlook-for-sub-saharan-africa-april-2026