The 2026 outlook for Africa highlights resilience amid global uncertainty. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continues to outperform global growth, with forecasts of 4.3% in 2026, led by fast-growing economies like Guinea, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. Major African economies, including Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Kenya, are projected to grow above 3%, while South Africa lags at 1.4%. Geopolitical and geoeconomic risks—including tariffs, state-based conflicts, military interventions, and foreign influence from the US, China, Russia, and Gulf countries—pose challenges for African nations. Despite these risks, Africa’s economic reform potential, natural resource leverage, and intra-African trade through AfCFTA offer opportunities for sustainable growth. 2026 will test African resilience, but strategic policies can transform uncertainty into growth.
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The Economics of Trust: Comoros and the UN’s Digital Trade Model
Comoros is leveraging UNCTAD’s ASYCUDA, deployed across 100-plus economies, to turn customs digitalization into macro-level gains, with export and import transactions up since 2020 and customs revenues rising despite headwinds. By aligning with international standards and preparing for an EU-funded expansion of its Single Window, the island economy is positioning itself to participate more effectively in AfCFTA trade corridors and to convert paperwork into policy-grade data.