Africa: Solid Growth Despite Investment Challenges [Business Africa]

Despite the slowdown of the global economy, Africa maintains strong growth with a 1.6% increase in real GDP in Q2 2026, compared to 0.7% worldwide. Private sector investments in Africa rose to 22 billion dollars in 2026 from about 9 billion in 2022, according to the World Bank. However, the continent faces a significant investment deficit, capturing only 4% of global FDI in 2025, with annual funding needs exceeding 1.3 trillion dollars to meet development goals.