1、Afreximbank ResearchAfrican Resilience in a Changing World OrderAfrican Trade and Economic Outlook(ATEO)Transforming Africas TradeAfrican Export-Import BankBanque Africaine dImport-ExportForewordAfricas economic resilience remains under pressure from an increasingly uncertain global environment.Over

2、 the past few years,the continent has navigated a complex landscape marked by global inflationary pressures and associated tightening financial conditions,geopolitical conflicts,supply chain disruptions,and the escalating effects of climate change.While these challenges have created significant econ

3、omic headwinds,but Africa has demonstrated remarkable adaptability and strength.The continents resilience has been underpinned by a combination of several factors including ongoing structural reforms,robust domestic consumption,increasing regional trade integration,and growing participation in the g

4、lobal digital economy.The 2025 African Trade and Economic Outlook(ATEO)provides an in-depth analysis of Africas economic and trade performance,projecting the continents growth trajectory in the short-to-medium term.The report highlights the key macroeconomic and trade developments shaping Africas re

5、covery,detailing opportunities for sustainable growth amid heightening global and domestic uncertainties.Notably,despite global economic fragility,Afreximbank Research projects Africas real GDP to grow by 4.0%in 2025,reaching 4.1%in 2026 and 4.2%in 2027.Encouragingly,41%of African economies are expe

6、cted to grow at rates of 5%or higher,nearly double the global average,reflecting the continents expanding role as a driver of global growth.Trade remains a central pillar of Africas economic transformation.The continued implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA)has significant