African Prospects Highlights

  • Political instability and security issues continue to be a challenge in countries such as Libya and Somalia.
  • The outlook for Southern Africa remains challenging.
  • Restoration of oil production in Algeria, Angola and Nigeria.
  • Recovery in agricultural production and mining in South Africa.
  • Recovery in the Economy of Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa.
  • Resolving insolvency is the biggest challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa when it comes to ease of doing business.

Source: World Economic Situation and Prospects, United Nations. Read More 
World Economic Situation and Prospects, Monthly Briefing No.115, United Nations. Read More 
Source: Doing Business 2019 Report, The World Bank Group. Read More 

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