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Africa’s 2025 economic outlook signals strength (Graphic: Hope Mukami, bird story agency)

AfDB report highlights growth, reforms and investment booms in Africa

A refinery boom appears to be reshaping West Africa’s energy landscape, boosting local capacity and reducing reliance on imports

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read
Growing discontent: People queue during Botswana’s elections in October. (Themba Hadebe/AP)

Africa poised for growth despite persistent problems

The year ahead for the continent will be shaped by key elections and geopolitical shifts

  • Eyaaz
6 min read