Africa’s economic story in 2025 is one of quiet defiance. Despite global turbulence, the continent is projected to hit 3.9% growth this year, with 21 nations racing past the 5% mark, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). 💪📈
From Lagos to Nairobi, tech hubs are buzzing like never before. Young entrepreneurs are turning "leapfrog tech" into a lifestyle—think solar-powered delivery drones and AI-driven farming apps. 🌱📱 Meanwhile, green energy projects are lighting up communities, with Kenya’s geothermal plants and Morocco’s solar farms becoming global case studies.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Debt burdens and infrastructure gaps still loom large. "We’re building highways while patching potholes," says economist Fatima Diallo, a recent guest on Talk Africa. The show’s year-end special highlights how cross-border trade deals and youth-driven innovation are rewriting the rules.
Looking ahead to 2026, all eyes are on Africa’s digital revolution and the AfDB’s $2B climate fund. As global investors swipe right on African startups, the continent is proving it’s not just surviving—it’s strategizing. 🚀
