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Holding Steady: Athene Laws on sub-Saharan Africa's Outlook

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Nov 20, 202519:24Business

Sub-Saharan Africa is holding its own despite a deteriorating global trade and aid landscape. The latest outlook projects growth to remain steady at 4.1 percent this year with a modest pickup in 2026. While the region ha...

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