Tuesday July 28, 2026 | EN FR AR Live

Sub-Saharan Africa

AI Could Lift Sub-Saharan Africa's Economy, but Infrastructure Gaps Stand in the Way, IMF Warns

AI Could Lift Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economy, but Infrastructure Gaps Stand in the Way, IMF Warns

Artificial intelligence could raise Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic output by roughly four percent over the coming decade, according to a new report from the International Monetary Fund. However, the fund cautioned that the projected gains depend heavily on whether governments across the region can close significant gaps in electricity supply, internet connectivity and digital skills training. […]

AI Could Lift Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economy, but Infrastructure Gaps Stand in the Way, IMF Warns Read More »

Denis Sassou N’Guesso Sworn In for Fifth Term as Congo Faces IMF Downgrade

Denis Sassou N’Guesso was sworn in for a historic fifth presidential term on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in a ceremony attended by ten African heads of state, underscoring the longtime leader’s enduring regional influence even as the continent faces mounting economic headwinds that could reshape the outlook for his country and the wider region. The

Denis Sassou N’Guesso Sworn In for Fifth Term as Congo Faces IMF Downgrade Read More »