• Written by Editorial Team
• December 16, 2025
• 3 minutes

The Economic Headlines the World Rarely Sees — Africa Is Rising

AI TV INFO | Economic Briefing — December 16, 2025

As much of the global media continues to spotlight economic uncertainty, inflation, and stagnation in advanced economies, AI TV INFO brings attention to a different reality unfolding across Africa — one defined by resilience, reform, and accelerating growth.

These are not isolated success stories. They reflect a continent-wide shift grounded in policy improvements, strategic investment, and regional integration.

Here are the positive economic headlines shaping Africa today.

Egypt Attracts $200 Million Green Investment

Egypt has signed a $200 million agreement with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding to establish a sustainable aviation fuel facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, using recycled cooking oil.

Why AI TV INFO highlights this:

• Signals renewed investor confidence

• Expands green industrial capacity

• Moves Africa higher up the value-addition chain

This investment reinforces Africa’s growing role in the global energy transition, not just as a resource supplier but as a producer of future-ready solutions.

Zimbabwe Projects a Strong 6.6% Economic Rebound

Zimbabwe’s economy is forecast to grow 6.6% in 2025, driven by:

• Agricultural recovery after drought

• Expansion in services

• Investment in mining and steel

AI TV INFO notes this as evidence that economic recovery is possible even after severe shocks, when domestic capacity and investment align.

Nigeria Records Broad-Based Economic Recovery

Nigeria’s economy exceeded expectations in Q3:

• 3.98% GDP growth

• Rising industrial output

• Expanding services sector

• Improved business sentiment following reforms

Small and medium-sized enterprises are beginning to benefit, highlighting progress toward diversification beyond oil.

 Ghana Sustains Growth While Inflation Falls

Ghana posted 6.1% growth in the first nine months of 2025, supported by:

• Agriculture

• Telecommunications

• Transport and logistics

At the same time, inflation declined to multi-year lows, improving household purchasing power and economic stability — a key signal for long-term confidence.

South Africa Shows Its Longest Growth Streak in Years

South Africa recorded:

• Four consecutive quarters of economic expansion

• A rise in fixed investment for the first time in a year

Recent reforms and infrastructure spending are beginning to translate into renewed economic momentum, with a brighter outlook for 2026.

Africa’s Growth Momentum Is Broadening

According to the African Development Bank:

• Average GDP growth across Africa is projected at 4.2% in 2025

• 21 African economies are expected to exceed 5% growth

• Countries such as Ethiopia, Niger, Rwanda, and Senegal are targeting 7% or more

This growth is supported by:

• Improved macroeconomic management

• Declining inflation in several economies

• Rising demand for critical minerals

• Expansion of intra-African trade under AfCFTA

 AI TV INFO Perspective

AI TV INFO exists to bring balance and truth back into global African coverage.

We are committed to:

• Reporting progress alongside challenges

• Highlighting African innovation, reform, and agency

• Using AI tools to analyze and correct systemic media bias

• Elevating authentic African economic stories often overlooked

Africa’s economic trajectory in late 2025 is not defined by crisis alone.

It is defined by adaptation, growth, and opportunity.

This is the Africa the world needs to see —
and AI TV INFO is dedicated to showing it.

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Media Relations – Global South Rising Initiative:  Editorial team