Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is projected to slow in 2026 due to the fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to the World Bank. Rising oil prices and inflation pose significant challenges for the region, which is already grappling with high import costs and debt burdens.

South Africa's GDP increased by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting ongoing economic recovery despite looming geopolitical tensions. Economists weigh in on the…

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a $59bn debt strain in 2025, with rising external debt service pressures and geopolitical shocks clouding its economic outlook, th