Africa’s growth champions: 2025-2026 projections

The African continent is experiencing robust economic momentum, as evidenced by the recent economic growth projections released by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), which indicate highly favorable outcomes.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🇿🇦🌍:

🥇 South Sudan 🇸🇸 a staggering +34.4% (this might refer to a specific, perhaps historical, rebound in oil production that may not be sustainable due to severe economic and humanitarian challenges)
🥈 Senegal 🇸🇳 +8.6% fueled by the start of Oil & Gas production, significant infrastructure development, and continued strength in sectors like agriculture
🥉 Uganda 🇺🇬 +7.2% thanks to anticipated developments in the oil sector, ongoing public investments in infrastructure, sustained public and private consumption and tech expansion
4️⃣ Rwanda 🇷🇼 +7.1% Strong performance in the services sector (including tourism and ICT), growth in manufacturing, and government-led reforms to improve the business environment
5️⃣ Niger 🇳🇪 +6.9% Oil expansion, mining, a strong agricultural base, and infrastructure development
6️⃣ Djibouti 🇩🇯 +6.9% Its strategic position for trade logistics and port infrastructure, serving as a gateway to East Africa
7️⃣ Togo 🇹🇬 +6.9% due to Efforts towards industrialization, improvements in logistics, and investments in the energy sector
8️⃣ Ethiopia 🇪🇹 +6.6% Continued expansion in manufacturing, significant infrastructure projects, and growth in the digital economy
9️⃣ Benin 🇧🇯 +6.6% Strong performance in agriculture, significant port investments, and ongoing economic reforms.
🔟 Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 +6.3% Robust public and private investment in infrastructure, continued strength in agriculture (especially cash crops), and positive impacts of reforms.

💡 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 = 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 + 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆
From hydrocarbons in 🇸🇸 South Sudan to fintech in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, these numbers highlight why Africa is the next frontier for investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

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