As we look towards 2023 and 2024, Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a crossroads of economic potential and challenges. The region, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is set to see a slight dip in growth to 3.6% in 2023, down from 3.8% in 2022. Factors such as reduced external demand and policy measures to […]
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