By: David Shoombe
The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Economic Outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa for April 2026 advised oil importers to prioritise social and developmental expediture as a means of protecting the most vulnerable from high living costs as a result of geopolitical tensions.
The IMF says that a 20% rise in global food prices could push over 20 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa into food insecurity.
Analyses of Africa’s economic performances noted strong resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa in early 2026, before the Middle East conflict disrupted global transportation of oil products and fertilisers.
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