AFRICA GROWTH UNDER PRESSURE

African policymakers are confronting slower growth, fragile public finances, and the economic drag of conflict across several regions. Development agencies are emphasizing job creation, infrastructure resilience, and better project execution as key tools to reduce instability and support recovery. In countries facing insecurity, poor governance and weak implementation are worsening the impact of aid and investment, making policy credibility a central issue. The biggest Africa Edition story today is the tension between economic reform and persistent conflict, which is shaping politics and development across the continent.