Business News of 2026-10-15
LIVESTREAMED: IMF releases Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is releasing its latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, outlining the economic prospects, challenges and policy priorities for countries across the region.
The report provides insights into the region’s growth outlook, inflation trends, fiscal conditions and the impact of global economic developments on African economies.
The release comes as policymakers and finance officials gather in Bangkok, Thailand, for the 2026 IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings, running from October 12 to 18.
The report is expected to inform discussions on economic resilience, debt sustainability, fiscal reforms and measures to support growth across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Director of the IMF’s African Department, Zeine Zeidane is presenting the report’s findings, while the session is being moderated by Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng, a Senior Communications Officer at the IMF.
Watch the livestream below for the IMF’s presentation of the report and key findings
Story by Mawuli Ahorlumegah, reporting from the 2026 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand, Bangkok
