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Sub-Saharan Africa GDP growth to soften to 4.3% in 2026
Summary
Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is expected to soften - but what does this mean for individual countries?
The IMF's April 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa Update projects a softening of GDP growth in the region. Significant heterogeneity in the outlook exists, but fiscal deficits are projected to worsen - raising concerns.