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LATEST: CBN cuts MPR to 26.5% · Nigeria inflation 15.06% (Feb) · East Africa leads continent at 5.8% growth · Kenya rates at 8.75%, 10th consecutive cut

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Africa GDP Growth Forecast (AfDB 2026) +4.3%

East Africa Growth (Fastest Region) +5.8%

West Africa Growth Forecast +4.4%

Africa Avg Inflation (AfDB 2026) 10.3%

African VC Investment (Q4 2025) $2.4B

AfCFTA Active Members 47 / 54

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