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Central Africa
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Africa’s youth are the continent’s greatest economic asset, and global leaders are finally taking notice
At the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting, African ministers, economists, and business leaders made the case that the continent’s 700 million young people represent a demographic dividend comparable to the East…
1 min read24 Feb 2026
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Africa set to outgrow Asia in 2026 for the first time in history
The IMF projects Africa will be the fastest-growing region in the world in 2026, surpassing Asia for the first time ever. GDP growth is forecast at…
24 Feb 2026