In 2023, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Africa decreased by 3% to $53 billion, reflecting broader global economic trends. This reduction is part of a wider pattern where global FDI fell by 10% and the decline for developing economies averaged 7%, according to UNCTAD. This downturn has been linked to various trade and geopolitical tensions, […]
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