Economy

International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows that Africa’s nominal GDP rose from about $631.2 billion in 1990 to…

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Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 3.8 per cent in January 2026, marking the 13th consecutive month of decline,…

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IMF data compares Africa’s biggest economies in 1990 and 2026, showing how South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria dominate growth while the continent still lags global GDP expansion.