New World Bank Group report sets out priorities to turn the region’s rapid urbanization into more productive cities and better jobs Sub-Saharan Africa’s cities could […]
Tag: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Economic growth in SSA gains momentum despite global uncertainty – World Bank
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy remains resilient despite geopolitical tensions, climate shocks, declining development assistance, and fiscal pressures. Growth in the region is projected to rise from […]
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth holds, but downside risks mount – World Bank
Smarter industrial policy can advance Africa’s economic transformation and create jobs Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of […]
U.S. govt extends AGOA programme for Ghana, SSA for three years
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The government of the United States of America (USA) has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by three years, […]
Sub-Saharan Africa loses nearly quarter of biodiversity: Study
Sub-Saharan Africa has lost nearly a quarter of its biodiversity compared with pre-industrial levels, according to a new study led by African researchers. Stellenbosch […]
DHL Group commits more than €300 million to accelerate trade growth across Africa
DHL Group (“DHL”) (www.DHL.com) today announced a €300+ million planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), reaffirming its long-term commitment to a region of growing strategic […]
World Bank projects SSA growth to 3.8 percent in 2025 -Africa’s Pulse Report
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) economy is projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent last year; this is according […]