IMF Raises Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast to 4.5% for 2026, Warns on Inflation and Debt

The IMF upgraded its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5%, citing improved prospects, but flagged rising inflation to 5% in 2027 and worsening debt burdens, higher borrowing costs, and reduced international aid. The revision signals a modest growth pickup, yet fiscal and external vulnerabilities persist, posing risks to the region's economic stability.