| African Economic Outlook 2025-Africa's short-term outlook resilient despite global economic and political headwinds
May 27, 2025--With the right policies, Africa has the potential to mobilize an additional $1.43 trillion in domestic resources from both tax and non-tax revenue sources, and curbing leakages.
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| Despite the prevailing domestic and external challenges Africa continues to demonstrate notable resilience. The report, titled "Making Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa's Development", was released during the Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings, taking place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. It demonstrates the continent's capacity to weather multiple shocks while identifying pathways to unlock a vast potential for transformation.
Strong growth outlook despite global headwinds The report presents encouraging projections despite significant challenges: 21 African countries will achieve growth exceeding 5 percent in 2025, with four countries-Ethiopia, Niger, Rwanda, and Senegal-potentially reaching the critical 7 percent threshold required for poverty reduction and inclusive growth. |
| East Africa's regional 20 share index June 24, 2025-The National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) is joining the Somali Stock Exchange as a member of the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA), which brings together the exchanges of Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia, as well as Burundi when that exchange will be launched. |
| African Credit Rating Agency to Launch September 2025 June 16, 2025--The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), a new privately owned credit rating body, is set to begin operations by September 2025
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