Debt | March 2026The New Face of African DebtShifts from external to domestic debt come with rewards and risksAMADOU SYAthene LawsHolding Steady: Sub-Saharan Africa’s OutlookSub-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. In this podcast, IMF economist Athene Laws says removing barriers to private firm growth is crucial for providing the jobs needed by the region’s young and rapidly expanding labor force.Athene LawsSee AlsoMagazine ArchivesCountry FocusBlogs
