World Bank Lifts Growth Forecast for Africa Despite Challenges
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth will accelerate slightly this year despite headwinds from the Iran war, the World Bank said.
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth will accelerate slightly this year despite headwinds from the Iran war, the World Bank said.
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