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Inflation, Debt, and Growth: Africa’s Economic Outlook for 2025

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  • Afreximbank projects 4.2% GDP growth for Africa in 2025, driven by agriculture and trade
  • Inflation expected to ease in 2025, but external debt remains a challenge

Africa’s economy is gearing up for a rebound in 2025, with GDP growth projected at 4.2%, according to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). From flourishing agriculture to a booming service sector and the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the continent is set to leverage its strengths against global economic recovery to regain its growth momentum.

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