The African Development Bank (AfDB) published its 2026 report on Africa's macroeconomic performance and outlook on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Abidjan. The report notably stated that the continent's GDP growth rate is estimated at 4.2% in 2025, up from 3.5% in 2024. It announced that the impact of the Middle East conflict on the African economy could prove modest.

During the report's presentation, AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah indicated that this growth progression was widely shared across the continent. "Africa now has 12 of the 20 most dynamic economies in the world in 2025, which is a source of pride for us," he emphasized.

According to projections, the continent's economic growth is expected to reach 4.3% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027, supported notably by private consumption, easing monetary conditions, and rising external demand.

In its report, the AfDB indicates that, continent-wide, debt service obligations absorb more than 31% of government revenues, thereby crowding out investments in health, education, and infrastructure.