Ethiopia, Guinea Lead Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies In IMF’s 2026 Outlook

A group of African economies is set to post some of the world’s strongest growth rates in 2026, led by Ethiopia and Guinea, as investment, reforms and resource exports drive momentum across the continent, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund. Story by Global South World Ethiopia is expected to top the list with real GDP […]

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Nigerian Leaders Are Betting On Growth Shows Latest BCG Research

After several years marked by macroeconomic volatility, currency dislocation, and policy uncertainty, Nigeria is starting 2026 on a more stable footing. While challenges remain, recent reforms and improving macro signals have begun to restore confidence. After several years of economic instability, Africa’s third largest economy appears to have turned a corner. Nearly three-quarters of Nigerian […]

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Take Another Look At African Private Equity And Venture Capital Investment: Profit And Purpose At The Same Time

By Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, President and CEO, MEDA If you believe African investment is too risky, too early, or too difficult to exit, you’re outdated. Africa is not a caricature. There, founders build for real markets, regional trade corridors are opening, and a new generation of fund leaders define value. Recently, I met a young […]

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