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Gauteng Community Safety Committee calls for a safe and peaceful Easter

Source: Government of South Africa

Gauteng Community Safety Committee calls for a safe and peaceful Easter

The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has called on residents to prioritise safety during the Easter weekend.

The committee warned of increased risks on the roads over the holiday while also raising serious concern over the reported fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer.

“As families travel and gather to observe this sacred period, we urge all road users to exercise heightened caution and responsibility,” the committee said in a statement, stressing the importance of obeying traffic laws and avoiding reckless behaviour.

The committee extended its wishes for a “safe, peaceful and blessed Easter weekend” to residents, noting that the holiday remains a time of reflection, renewal and spiritual significance for many Christians.

However, it cautioned that the period is often marked by a surge in traffic volumes, increasing the likelihood of accidents. 

Motorists were urged to refrain from drinking and driving and to comply fully with road regulations, as law enforcement agencies are expected to heighten visibility across the province.

Alongside its holiday message, the committee highlighted a troubling incident involving the alleged shooting death of a 16-year-old boy by a police officer. 

While details remain unclear, the committee described the matter as one of “utmost gravity”.

It welcomed the ongoing investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), emphasising the need for a thorough, transparent and swift process.

“The safety and security of all residents, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and women, remain a priority,” the committee said, adding that such incidents underscored the need for professionalism and accountability within law enforcement.

The committee reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the case closely, expressing confidence that appropriate action will be taken in line with the law.

As the province heads into the Easter period, the committee reiterated its appeal for unity, compassion and vigilance, urging residents to celebrate responsibly while prioritising the safety of all. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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African Development Bank Group commits $80 million to Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) first census in over 40 years

Source: APO – Report:

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has announced an $80 million contribution towards the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2).

The announcement was made on 23 March 2026 in Kinshasa during a donor roundtable convening the census’s technical and financial partners. The Bank’s $80 million contribution represents a significant share of the $200 million in total commitments announced at the event.

The last population census in DRC was held in 1984. Since then, the country has undergone significant demographic transformation, with its population now estimated at more than 112.8 million inhabitants – almost four times the 1984 figure.

Of the Bank Group’s commitment, $50 million will fund census operations, while $30 million will support capacity-building for national institutions including the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and those involved in the planning, programming, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation (PPBME) chain.

Other partners, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the United Nations, also announced contributions. The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire pledged support for data collection equipment and knowledge exchange. The Congolese government has already mobilised $30 million from the state budget for the census.

“Far from being a simple technical or administrative exercise, this event marks a moment of truth for our country, an event where our nation decides we should get to know each other better to govern itself better, plan better and transform itself better,” said President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who chaired the roundtable.

President Tshisekedi added, “To continue to plan without reliable and up-to-date data would be to govern without visibility and therefore to weaken the capacity of the State to respond accurately to the expectations of the population.” The census, he stressed, is “an act of sovereignty, an instrument of public justice and an essential lever for the effectiveness of State action”.

Commenting on the Bank Group’s contribution, Mohamed Coulibaly, Country Programme Officer for DRC, said: “This is a historic moment. Drawing on its experience in supporting this type of process in Africa, the African Development Bank Group wishes to support the DRC, in particular through strengthening the INS and institutions aligned with the planning, programming, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation chain, in order to ensure the effective, transparent and sustainable implementation of this exercise.”

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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African Development Bank
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About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank Group is the premier development finance institution in Africa. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Represented in 41 African countries, with a field office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states.

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République démocratique du Congo (RDC) : la Banque africaine de développement annonce une contribution de 80 millions de dollars pour le recensement de la population et de l’habitat

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) a annoncé le 23 mars 2026 à Kinshasa, une contribution de 80 millions de dollars américains pour financer le deuxième Recensement général de la population et de l’habitat (RGPH2) de la République démocratique du Congo.

Cette annonce a été faite lors de la table ronde des partenaires techniques et financiers de la RDC. La contribution de la Banque représente une part significative des engagements totaux annoncés, estimés à 200 millions de dollars. La part du Groupe de la Banque sera consacrée aux opérations de recensement pour 50 millions de dollars et 30 millions de dollars affectés au renforcement des capacités de plusieurs institutions nationales, notamment l’Institut national de la statistique (INS) ainsi que les structures intervenant dans la chaîne de planification, de programmation, de budgétisation et de suivi-évaluation (PPBSE).

La Banque entend soutenir en priorité les opérations du RGPH2, tout en consolidant durablement le système statistique national.

D’autres partenaires, notamment la Banque mondiale, le Fonds monétaire international, le Système des Nations unies ont également annoncé leurs contributions. La République de Côte d’Ivoire a annoncé un soutien en équipements de collecte de données et en partage d’expérience. Le gouvernement congolais a déjà mobilisé 30 millions de dollars pour l’opération, sur le budget de l’Etat.

« Loin d’être une simple séquence technique ou administrative, cet événement marque un moment de vérité pour notre pays, un événement où notre nation décide de mieux se connaître pour mieux se gouverner, mieux se planifier et mieux se transformer », a déclaré le président congolais Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo qui a présidé l’ouverture et la clôture de la table ronde.

Le dernier recensement de la population en RD Congo a eu lieu en 1984, depuis, le pays a enregistré une transformation démographique majeure, sa population étant estimée aujourd’hui à plus de 112,8 millions d’habitants.

« Continuer à planifier sans des données fiables et actualisées, reviendrait à gouverner sans visibilité et donc à affaiblir la capacité de l’État à répondre avec justesse aux attentes de la population », a poursuivi le chef de l’État soulignant que le recensement est « un acte de souveraineté, un instrument de justice publique et un levier essentiel d’efficacité de l’action de l’État ».

Dans cette même dynamique, Mohamed Coulibaly, Chargé de programme pays de la Banque pour la RD Congo, a souligné, lors de l’annonce de la contribution de la Banque : « C’est un moment historique. Fort de son expérience dans l’accompagnement de ce type de processus en Afrique, le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement souhaite appuyer la RDC, notamment à travers le renforcement de l’INS et des institutions alignées sur la chaîne de planification, programmation, budgétisation et suivi-évaluation, afin d’assurer une mise en œuvre efficace, transparente et durable de cet exercice. »

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la principale institution du financement du développement en Afrique. Il comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). Représentée dans 41 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, la Banque contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux.

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República Democrática do Congo (RDCongo): Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento anuncia contribuição de 80 milhões de dólares para o recenseamento da população e da habitação

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) anunciou, a 23 de março de 2026, em Kinshasa, uma contribuição de 80 milhões de dólares para financiar o segundo Recenseamento Geral da População e da Habitação (RGPH2) da República Democrática do Congo (RDCongo).

Este anúncio foi feito durante a mesa redonda dos parceiros técnicos e financeiros da RDCongo. A contribuição do Banco representa uma parte significativa dos compromissos totais anunciados, estimados em 200 milhões de dólares. A parte do Grupo Banco será destinada a operações de recenseamento no valor de 50 milhões de dólares e 30 milhões de dólares serão afetados ao reforço da capacitação de várias instituições nacionais, nomeadamente o Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INS), bem como as estruturas envolvidas na cadeia de planeamento, programação, orçamentação e acompanhamento-avaliação (PPBSE).

O Banco tenciona apoiar prioritariamente as operações do RGPH2, consolidando simultaneamente de forma sustentável o sistema estatístico nacional.

Outros parceiros, nomeadamente o Banco Mundial, o Fundo Monetário Internacional e o Sistema das Nações Unidas, anunciaram igualmente as suas contribuições. A República da Costa do Marfim anunciou um apoio em termos de equipamento de recolha de dados e partilha de experiências. O governo congolês já mobilizou 30 milhões de dólares para a operação, a partir do orçamento do Estado.

“Longe de ser uma simples sequência técnica ou administrativa, este evento marca um momento de verdade para o nosso país, um evento em que a nossa nação decide conhecer-se melhor para se governar melhor, planear-se melhor e transformar-se melhor”, declarou o presidente congolês, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, que presidiu à abertura e ao encerramento da mesa redonda.

O último recenseamento da população na RDCongo teve lugar em 1984; desde então, o país registou uma transformação demográfica significativa, estimando-se hoje a sua população em mais de 112,8 milhões de habitantes.

“Continuar a planear sem dados fiáveis e atualizados equivaleria a governar sem visibilidade e, por conseguinte, a enfraquecer a capacidade do Estado de responder adequadamente às expectativas da população”, prosseguiu o chefe de Estado, sublinhando que o recenseamento é “um ato de soberania, um instrumento de justiça pública e uma alavanca essencial para a eficácia da ação do Estado”.

Nessa mesma linha, Mohamed Coulibaly, responsável pelo programa nacional do Banco para a República Democrática do Congo, sublinhou, aquando do anúncio da contribuição do Banco: “Este é um momento histórico. Com base na sua experiência no acompanhamento deste tipo de processos em África, o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento deseja apoiar a RDCongo, nomeadamente através do reforço do INS e das instituições alinhadas com a cadeia de planeamento, programação, orçamentação e acompanhamento-avaliação, a fim de garantir uma implementação eficaz, transparente e sustentável deste exercício”.

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Call to remain alert on the roads this Easter 

Source: Government of South Africa

Call to remain alert on the roads this Easter 

As the Easter Holiday period gets into full swing, the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) urgers the cross-border road transport operators to remain alert while transporting passengers and goods across the borders to various parts of the continent.

This as the agency has heightened the deployment of its law enforcement unit, the Road Transport Inspectorate (RTI)  to major corridors that lead to border posts which link South Africa with neighbouring countries. 

“It is our collective  responsibility as law enforcement authorities, motorists and general road users to ensure accident-free roads during the Easter period and beyond. It is for this reason that we have deployed our RTI and heightened our law enforcement operations and related activities on all major routes in the country to ensure compliance,” said CEO of the C-BRTA, Lwazi Mboyi.

This  heightened deployment is meant to match the expected high traffic volumes in respect of freight and passenger vehicles as well as to ensure compliance to relevant road rules. 

At the launch of the 2026 Easter Season Road Safety Campaign in March, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy called on the C-BRTA to heighten its law enforcement activities and for the RTI to increase its visibility along all major corridors that lead to border posts. 

The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) facilitates the unimpeded flow of freight and passenger cross-border movements and plays a critical role in the implementation of cross-border road transport agreements and issuing of cross-border operator permits. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Road users urged to be responsible

Source: Government of South Africa

Road users urged to be responsible

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has urged South Africans travelling during the Easter holidays to use the roads responsibly and show respect to all road users.

The Easter holidays are marked by an increase in traffic on major corridors as travellers embark on various religious and holiday destinations.

Studies show that over 80% of road crashes are the direct result of human behaviour.

“We are calling on every driver, passenger, and pedestrian to take ownership of their conduct on our shared roads. I urge those who will be undertaking long-distance journeys to stagger their travel times to avoid peak congestion and to stop every two hours to combat fatigue.  To the pedestrians, be visible, and do not cross major highways while under the influence,” the Minister said.

She was addressing the recent launch of the 2026 Arrive Alive Easter Road Safety Campaign under the theme: ‘It Begins With Me’, which is an appeal for personal accountability.

“This year, there will be a targeted focus on preventing pedestrians from crossing and walking on highways. We will also patrol areas of entertainment near highways to prevent inebriated pedestrians from running across major roads. Pedestrians currently account for almost half of all road deaths.

“Traffic Authorities, for the first time this year, are instructed to deploy their students to patrol these national critical pedestrian locations and not release students to go home,” the Minister said. 

Law enforcement will be visible in and around pedestrian accident-prone areas, assisted by the communities, and supported by the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The transport industry and motorists have been encouraged to ensure vehicle roadworthiness. 

“Vehicles found with defective brakes, smooth tyres, or steering faults will be impounded immediately to protect passengers.

“We continue our intensified focus on drunken driving. We are currently pursuing legislative amendments to Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act to further tighten these restrictions,” the Minister said.

High-risk routes, including the N1, N2, N3, and N4, will see an unprecedented saturation of mobile and static checkpoints, as the government intensifies traffic policing on critical corridors together with the deployment of the National Traffic Police.

“I call upon the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency to intensify monitoring and enforcement along key corridors to ensure full compliance with permit conditions, regulatory requirements and overloading of freight and passengers. 

“We will also prioritise vehicle roadworthiness and fatigue management, and clamp down decisively on illegal operations and non-compliance,” Creecy said. –SAnews.gov.za

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Deputy President attends Good Friday service

Source: Government of South Africa

Deputy President attends Good Friday service

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will today step into Ellis Park Stadium not just as a government leader, but as a symbol of unity—carrying a message that places families at the centre of South Africa’s healing.

Invited by Bishop Marcelo Pires, Deputy President Mashatile is set to attend the Amandla Ngawethu Good Friday service hosted by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), marking his first appearance at the church’s Easter gathering in his official capacity.

Framed by the 2026 theme, “The Family at the Foot of the Cross”, the event seeks to confront some of the country’s deepest social challenges—violence, abuse, and fractured communities—by strengthening the family unit as the foundation of resilience.

The Deputy President’s presence reflects his broader mandate to lead government’s engagement with interfaith communities, a role that has seen him visit diverse religious groups across the country. From mosques to temples and churches, his outreach has been aimed at reinforcing social cohesion in a nation still grappling with inequality and division.

Friday’s service signals a deliberate effort to partner with faith-based organisations in addressing societal issues beyond the reach of policy alone.

The gathering will also bring together key provincial leaders, including Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Social Development MEC Faith Mazibuko, highlighting a coordinated approach between government and community structures.

As South Africa observes Good Friday, the message expected to echo through Ellis Park is one of reflection and responsibility: that rebuilding the nation may well begin at the foot of the cross—but must continue at the heart of every home. – SAnews.gov.za

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Resiliência económica de África mantém-se firme face aos ventos contrários globais, afirma novo relatório do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (BAD)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Apesar dos contínuos ventos contrários regionais e globais, África continua a demonstrar uma resiliência impressionante e mantém o seu estatuto de fronteira de crescimento global. Esta é a principal conclusão do relatório ‘Desempenho e Perspetivas Macroeconómicas Africanas de 2026’ (MEO), divulgado pelo Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) na segunda-feira, 30 de março de 2026, na sua sede, em Abidjan.

O relatório sublinha que África superou a média global em 2025, com o PIB real a subir para 4,2%, face aos 3,1% registados em 2024, ultrapassando confortavelmente a média mundial de 3,1%.

Uma conclusão fundamental do relatório é o aumento “generalizado”, com um crescimento superior a 5% em 22 países africanos e superior a 7% em seis, impulsionado pela diminuição das pressões inflacionistas, pela melhoria da gestão macroeconómica e por condições agrícolas favoráveis.

Outros destaques incluem:

  • Prevê-se que o crescimento do PIB real de África estabilize nos 4,3% em 2026 e aumente ainda mais, para 4,5%, em 2027.
  • 12 das 20 economias com crescimento mais rápido do mundo em 2025 eram africanas.
  • Em 2025, a África Oriental manteve-se como a região com o crescimento mais rápido do continente (registando uma expansão do PIB de 6,4%), impulsionada pela acelaração do crescimento para 9,8% na Etiópia, 7,5% no Ruanda e 6,4% no Uganda.
  • O crescimento do PIB per capita de África aumentou de 0,9% em 2023 para 1,1% em 2024 e 1,9% em 2025, mas continua a ser demasiado baixo para impulsionar uma rápida redução da pobreza.
  • A inflação está a diminuir, com a inflação média estimada em 13,6% em 2025, abaixo dos 21,8% registados em 2024; estão previstas novas reduções para 2026 e 2027.
  • O Investimento Direto Estrangeiro recuperou fortemente em 2024, aumentando mais de 75% para atingir 97 mil milhões de dólares.
  • Os fluxos de remessas recuperaram fortemente em 2024, aumentando mais de 14% para 104,6 mil milhões de dólares — compensando o declínio de 6% registado em 2023 e tornando as remessas a maior fonte individual de financiamento externo não relacionado com a dívida, ultrapassando o investimento de carteira estrangeiro.

Nas suas observações durante o lançamento, o Presidente do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, sublinhou que o continente enfrenta um “momento importante em que o mundo está a mudar, nem sempre a favor do continente africano”.

Citando um panorama difícil de crescente fragmentação geopolítica, tensões comerciais e fluxos globais de financiamento ao desenvolvimento em declínio, o Dr. Ould Tah posicionou a agenda dos Quatro Pontos Cardeais do Grupo Banco como um escudo estratégico vital, explicando que “cada um deles aborda diretamente os desafios que este relatório de Perspetivas Macroeconómicas identificou e quantificou”.

À luz dos recentes desenvolvimentos no Médio Oriente, o Dr. Ould Tah observou que a análise e as projeções do MEO 2026 “foram preparadas antes do início da crise atual” e acrescentou que o Grupo Banco e os seus parceiros, incluindo o Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento, estão atualmente a avaliar as potenciais consequências da crise no continente.

Na sua apresentação detalhada, o Economista-Chefe do Grupo Banco e Vice-Presidente para a Governação Económica e Gestão do Conhecimento, Prof. Kevin Urama, manifestou-se otimista quanto ao facto de a crise atual ter um impacto limitado no panorama macroeconómico de África em 2026.

“África resistiu a choques anteriores e tem capacidade para recuperar depois, desde que não entremos em pânico e, em vez disso, apliquemos as medidas políticas adequadas”, afirmou. “Segundo as nossas estimativas, se a crise se prolongar para além de três meses, poderá causar uma queda de 0,2 pontos percentuais na taxa de crescimento económico de África em 2026”, acrescentou.

A apresentação foi seguida de um debate com um painel de especialistas que explorou as conclusões do relatório e as recomendações de políticas destinadas a sustentar o crescimento, reforçar os sistemas financeiros e mobilizar financiamento para o desenvolvimento em grande escala. Entre os membros do painel contavam-se Souleymane Diarrassouba, Ministro do Planeamento e Desenvolvimento da Costa do Marfim; Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Ministro das Finanças e do Planeamento do Desenvolvimento da Libéria; Mthuli Ncube, Ministro das Finanças do Zimbabué; Retselisitsoe Matlanyane, Ministro das Finanças e do Planeamento do Desenvolvimento do Lesoto; e Aminata Toure, Representante Residente do Fundo Monetário Internacional na Costa do Marfim.

Os membros do painel salientaram a importância de sustentar as reformas ligadas à mobilização de recursos internos, incluindo o aprofundamento dos mercados locais de ações e de rendimento fixo, e de ampliar os esforços de digitalização para melhorar a eficiência da cobrança de impostos. Partilharam também histórias de sucesso das reformas em curso nos seus respetivos países. Surgiu um consenso de que as experiências de África com choques podem posicionar o continente para tirar lições valiosas para enfrentar os desafios atuais e futuros.

O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento publica o Relatório Macroeconómico semestralmente para complementar o seu Relatório Anual sobre as Perspetivas Económicas de África. O Dr. Ould Tah descreveu a série como uma demonstração do “compromisso do Banco em fornecer aos nossos países membros, aos nossos parceiros e aos nossos investidores a análise mais rigorosa, oportuna e exequível”.

Descarregue o Relatório MEO de África de 2026: [Inglês] (http://apo-opa.co/4s9M46w) | [Francês] (http://apo-opa.co/4v3uC6F) | [Português] (http://apo-opa.co/4bKING0) | [Árabe] (http://apo-opa.co/3NTLHPF)

Veja a gravação do evento: [YouTube – EN] (http://apo-opa.co/4scYNpd) | [YouTube – FR] (http://apo-opa.co/41IdrK7)

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Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros.

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Africa’s Economic Resilience Holds Firm Amid Global Headwinds, Says New African Development Bank (AfDB) Report

Source: APO

Despite ongoing regional and global headwinds, Africa continues to demonstrate impressive resilience and maintains its status as a global growth frontier. This is the headline finding of the 2026 Africa Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report, released by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday 30 March 2026 at the Bank Group headquarters in Abidjan.

The report underscores that Africa outpaced the global average in 2025 as real GDP surged to 4.2 percent, up from 3.1 per cent in 2024, comfortably eclipsing the 3.1 per cent world average.

A key finding in the report is the “broad-based” surge, with growth exceeding 5 per cent in 22 African countries, and topping 7 per cent in six, bolstered by easing inflationary pressures, improved macroeconomic management and favourable agricultural conditions.

Other highlights include:

  • Africa’s real GDP growth is projected to stabilise at 4.3 percent in 2026 and grow further to 4.5 percent in 2027.
  • 12 of the 20 fastest-growing economies in the world in 2025 were African.
  • In 2025, East Africa maintained its lead as the continent’s fastest-growing region (posting 6.4 percent GDP growth), with its expansion driven by the surge in growth performances of 9.8 per cent in Ethiopia, 7.5 per cent in Rwanda, and 6.4 per cent in Uganda.
  • Africa’s GDP per capita growth rose from 0.9% in 2023 to 1.1% in 2024 and 1.9% in 2025, but still remains too low to propel rapid poverty reduction.
  • Inflation is declining, with average inflation estimated at 13.6 percent in 2025, down from 21.8 percent in 2024; further reductions are projected for 2026 and 2027.
  • Foreign direct investment rebounded sharply in 2024, rising by more than 75% to reach $97 billion.
  • Remittance flows rebounded strongly in 2024, rising by more than 14 percent to $104.6 billion—offsetting the 6 percent decline recorded in 2023 and making remittances the largest single source of external non-debt financing, surpassing foreign portfolio investment.

In his high-level remarks at the launch, the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, underscored that the continent faces an “important moment when the world is changing, not always in favour of the African continent.” Citing a difficult landscape of increasing geopolitical fragmentation, trade tensions, and declining global development finance flows, Dr Ould Tah positioned the Bank Group’s Four Cardinal Points agenda as a vital strategic shield, explaining that “each one speaks directly to the challenges this Macro Economic Outlook report has identified and quantified.”

In light of recent developments in the Middle East, Dr Ould Tah noted that the 2026 MEO analysis and projections “were prepared before the current crisis” began. He added that the Bank Group and partners, including the United Nations Development Programme are currently assessing the potential consequences of the crisis on the continent.

In his detailed presentation, the Bank Group Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, Prof Kevin Urama, expressed optimism that the current crisis would have a limited impact on Africa’s macroeconomic landscape in 2026.

“Africa has held strong in previous shocks, and has the capacity to bounce back after, provided we do not panic and we instead apply the right policy levers,” he said. “In our estimates, if the crisis lasts beyond three months, it might cause a dip of 0.2 percentage point in Africa’s economic growth rate in 2026.”

An expert-led panel followed the presentation and explored the report’s findings and policy recommendations aimed at sustaining growth, strengthening financial systems, and mobilising development finance at scale. Panellists included Souleymane Diarrassouba, the Minister of Planning and Development of Côte d’Ivoire; Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning of Liberia; Prof Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance of Zimbabwe; Dr Retselisitsoe Matlanyane, Minister of Finance and Development Planning of Lesotho; and Mrs Aminata Toure, the International Monetary Fund Resident Representative for Côte d’Ivoire.

The panelists emphasised the importance of sustaining reforms linked to domestic resource mobilisation, including deepening local equity and fixed-income markets, and scaling digitalisation efforts to improve the efficiency of tax collection. They also shared success stories from ongoing reforms in their respective countries. A consensus emerged that Africa’s experiences with shocks can position the continent to draw on valuable lessons to weather current and future challenges.

The African Development Bank Group publishes the Macroeconomic Report biannually to complement its annual Africa Economic Outlook. Dr Ould Tah described the series as a demonstration of “the Bank’s commitment to provide our member countries, our partners and our investors with the most rigorous, timely and actionable analysis.”

Download the 2026 Africa’s MEO Report: [English] (http://apo-opa.co/4s9M46w) | [French] (http://apo-opa.co/4v3uC6F) | [Portuguese] (http://apo-opa.co/4bKING0) | [Arabic] (http://apo-opa.co/3NTLHPF)

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La résilience économique de l’Afrique tient bon malgré les vents contraires mondiaux, selon un nouveau rapport de la Banque africaine de développement

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Malgré les vents contraires qui soufflent actuellement à l’échelle régionale et mondiale, l’Afrique continue de faire preuve d’une résilience remarquable et conserve son statut de frontière mondiale de croissance. Telle est la principale conclusion du rapport « Performances et perspectives macroéconomiques de l’Afrique 2026 » (MEO), présenté par le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) le lundi 30 mars 2026, à son siège à Abidjan.

Le rapport souligne que l’Afrique a affiché une croissance supérieure à la moyenne mondiale en 2025, avec un PIB réel qui a bondi à 4,2 %, contre 3,1 % en 2024, dépassant largement la moyenne mondiale de 3,1 %.

L’une des principales conclusions du rapport est la forte poussée de la croissance, qui a dépassé 5 % dans 22 pays africains et 7 % dans six d’entre eux. Cette croissance a été soutenue par l’atténuation des pressions inflationnistes, l’amélioration de la gestion macroéconomique et une conjoncture agricole favorable.

Parmi les autres faits saillants, il convient de citer ce qui suit :

  • La croissance du PIB réel de l’Afrique devrait se stabiliser à 4,3 % en 2026 et atteindre 4,5 % en 2027.
  • 12 des 20 économies à la croissance la plus rapide au monde en 2025 étaient africaines.
  • En 2025, l’Afrique de l’Est est restée la région du continent qui a connu la croissance la plus rapide (avec une croissance du PIB de 6,4 %), grâce aux excellentes performances de croissance de l’Éthiopie (9,8 %), du Rwanda (7,5 %) et de l’Ouganda (6,4 %).
  • La croissance du PIB par habitant de l’Afrique est passée de 0,9 % en 2023 à 1,1 % en 2024 et 1,9 % en 2025, mais demeure trop faible pour impulser une réduction rapide de la pauvreté.
  • L’inflation est en baisse, avec une moyenne estimée à 13,6 % en 2025, contre 21,8 % en 2024 ; de nouvelles baisses sont prévues pour 2026 et 2027.
  • Les investissements directs étrangers ont fortement rebondi en 2024, progressant de plus de 75 % pour atteindre 97 milliards de dollars.
  • Les flux de transferts de fonds ont également connu une forte reprise en 2024, augmentant de plus de 14 % pour s’établir à 104,6 milliards de dollars, compensant ainsi le recul de 6 % enregistré en 2023 et faisant des transferts de fonds la principale source de financement extérieur hors dette, devant les investissements de portefeuille étrangers.

Dans son allocution de haut niveau prononcée lors du lancement, le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, M. Sidi Ould Tah, a souligné que le continent se trouvait à un « moment crucial où le monde évolue, parfois au détriment du continent africain ». Évoquant un contexte difficile marqué par une fragmentation géopolitique accrue, des tensions commerciales et une baisse des flux financiers mondiaux destinés au développement, Dr Ould Tah a présenté le programme des Quatre points cardinaux du Groupe de la Banque comme un rempart stratégique essentiel, expliquant que « chacun d’entre eux répond directement aux défis identifiés et quantifiés dans ce rapport sur les perspectives macroéconomiques ».

À la lumière des récents développements au Moyen-Orient, M. Ould Tah a noté que l’analyse et les projections du rapport « Perspectives macroéconomiques 2026 » « avaient été préparées avant le début de la crise actuelle ». Il a ajouté que le Groupe de la Banque et ses partenaires, notamment le Programme des Nations unies pour le développement, évaluent actuellement les conséquences potentielles de cette crise sur le continent.

Dans sa présentation détaillée, l’économiste en chef et vice-président chargé de la Gouvernance économique et de la gestion des connaissances du Groupe de la Banque, M. Kevin Urama, s’est montré optimiste quant à l’impact limité de la crise actuelle sur le paysage macroéconomique de l’Afrique en 2026.

« L’Afrique a bien résisté aux chocs précédents et a la capacité de rebondir ensuite, à condition de ne pas céder à la panique et, au contraire, d’utiliser les leviers politiques appropriés », a-t-il déclaré. « Selon nos estimations, si la crise dure plus de trois mois, elle pourrait entraîner une baisse de 0,2 point de pourcentage du taux de croissance économique de l’Afrique en 2026. »

Après la présentation, une table ronde d’experts a examiné les conclusions du rapport et les recommandations politiques visant à soutenir la croissance, à renforcer les systèmes financiers et à mobiliser le financement du développement à grande échelle. Parmi les intervenants figuraient Souleymane Diarrassouba, ministre de la Planification et du Développement de la Côte d’Ivoire ; Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, ministre des Finances et de la Planification du développement du Liberia ; Mthuli Ncube, ministre des Finances du Zimbabwe ; Retselisitsoe Matlanyane, ministre des Finances et de la Planification du développement du Lesotho ; et Mme Aminata Toure, représentante résidente du Fonds monétaire international pour la Côte d’Ivoire.

Les panélistes ont souligné l’importance de soutenir les réformes liées à la mobilisation des ressources intérieures, notamment l’approfondissement des marchés locaux d’actions et de titres à revenu fixe, et l’intensification des efforts de numérisation pour améliorer l’efficacité de la collecte des impôts. Ils ont également partagé des exemples de réussite tirés des réformes en cours dans leurs pays respectifs. Un consensus s’est dégagé autour du fait que les expériences de l’Afrique en matière de chocs peuvent permettre au continent de tirer de précieux enseignements pour surmonter les défis actuels et futurs.

Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement publie ce rapport macroéconomique deux fois par an, en complément du rapport Perspectives économiques en Afrique publié annuellement. Le président de la Banque, Sidi Ould Tah a décrit cette série comme une démonstration de « l’engagement du Groupe de la Banque à fournir à ses pays membres, à ses partenaires et à ses investisseurs les analyses les plus rigoureuses, les plus opportunes et les plus exploitables ».

Télécharger le rapport 2026 Africa’s MEO : [English] (http://apo-opa.co/4s9M46w) | [French] (http://apo-opa.co/4v3uC6F) | [Portuguese] (http://apo-opa.co/4bKING0) | [Arabic] (http://apo-opa.co/3NTLHPF)

Voir la vidéo de l’événement : [YouTube – EN] (http://apo-opa.co/4scYNpd) | [YouTube – FR] (http://apo-opa.co/41IdrK7)

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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