Africa Sees 38% Drop in Foreign Direct Investment to $59 Billion in 2025
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Africa's foreign direct investment (FDI) dropped 38% to $59 billion in 2025, continuing a downward trend observed earlier in the year. North Africa experienced a significant decline of 67%, while Sub-Saharan Africa showed more resilience with a 6% decrease to $42 billion. The UN Conference on Trade and Development highlighted uncertainty in future FDI flows due to geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation.
Jan 31, 2026, 2:10 PM
