By Lodu William Odiya
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has rated South Sudan among countries that would significantly contribute to the fastest growth of the East African economy in. Africa.
Soth Sudan’s) 2025 economic growth has been projected at a 4.0 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) report projects East Africa to be the fastest-growing region in africa, with GDP growth expected to rise from 4.4% in 2024 to 5.3% in 2025 and 6.1% in 2026.
Other countries included Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya, which are expected to contribute significantly to this growth.
South Sudan is forecasted to be the world’s fastest-growing economy, rebounding from a contraction of 26.4% in 2024 to a 27.2% expansion in 2025 due to resumed oil production.
Uganda’s growth will be fueled by public investments in oil and infrastructure, while Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya will benefit from private investments in energy and mining.
Despite strong regional growth, Sudan’s economy continues to contract due to ongoing conflict, with inflation soaring to 176.6% in 2024.
According to the report, inflation across East Africa has declined but remains high.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) urged countries to strengthen foreign reserves, add value to mineral exports, and leverage the African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) secretariate for trade and investment diversification.
African Union Trade Commissioner Albert Muchanga called on the private sector to invest in logistics and manufacturing to boost AfCFTA implementation.