Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy set to rebound, but Jobs still a major hurdle

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is showing signs of resilience, with growth projected to hit 3.5% in 2025 and rise to 4.3% by 2027, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report.

This recovery is being driven by rising private consumption and investment, alongside falling inflation — down from 7.1% in 2023 to 4.5% in 2024 — and more stable currencies.

Despite this progress, the region still faces steep challenges….