A continental divergence is reshaping global growth. As East and West Africa boom, North Africa lags. What does the shift mean for Latin America’s trade, di
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RIO TIMES · ANALYSIS
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Continental Split East Africa is projected to grow by 5.8% and West Africa by 4.2% in 2026, while North Africa struggles with a fragile recovery of just 3.9%, creating two distinct economic realities.
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