S&P sees weaker 2023 growth in 8 key Sub-Saharan economies

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An aerial view of central business district in Nairobi, Kenya. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIR | NMG

Economic growth in key Sub-Saharan African economies will slow this year as weaker global growth makes the backdrop less favourable and high interest rates deter investment, ratings agency S&P said in a research report.

S&P said it now forecast the gross domestic product of eight Sub-Saharan African economies it tracks would expand 2.9 percent in 2023, down from 3.4 percent in 2022.