In the wake of the International Monetary Fund’s recent upward revision of its regional economic forecast, a clearer picture is emerging of the structural forces shaping Africa’s 2026 trajectory. While the headline figures suggest a robust recovery, a deeper analysis reveals that this momentum is increasingly dependent on the success of internal fiscal reforms and […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its economic forecast for sub-Saharan Africa, predicting a 4.6% growth by 2026, attributing this to macroeconomic stabilization and reform efforts in key economies like Ghana.

Authorities in Tangier, Morocco, arrested a 38-year-old man from a sub-Saharan African country who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice issued by Belgian judicial authorities for scam activities.

Despite headwinds from US tariffs and Chinese competition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's latest report shows stronger-than-expected GDP growth, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa as decelerating inflation boosts consumer spending power. In Business, we spoke to the report's lead author, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik.

Africa's climate adaptation goals are at risk unless systemic barriers facing women in agribusiness are tackled in a holistic approach, a new evidence-based policy brief by NexGen Deutsche-Afrik (NEDEA) has warned. The report, titled The Gender Lens in Climate-Resilient Agribusiness, reveals that while women constitute approximately 76% of the agrifood workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa, they remain the most vulnerable to climate shocks due to long-standing structural inequalities.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment held its inaugural Cambridge International Schools Day in Sub-Saharan Africa on February 21, focusing on future-ready education.