The UN Just Admitted Africa Is About To Outgrow The Entire World — Here's The Proof скачать в хорошем качестве

The UN Just Admitted Africa Is About To Outgrow The Entire World — Here's The Proof

Africa's economy is growing faster than Asia in 2026 — and the African geopolitics behind this shift involve China's zero tariff trade deal, AGOA's uncertain future, and a $40 trillion Afri-Caribbean market most people have never heard of. This week on The Strategic Lens, we break down four stories that are quietly rewriting the rules of global trade and African economic power — and what it means for Africans, the diaspora, and anyone paying attention to where real growth is happening right now. TO JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP CLICK THE LINK   / africatodayclub763   Here is what we cover: The UN, IMF, and African Development Bank all dropped reports this month — and they all agree. Africa is projected to grow at 4.4% in 2026, outpacing Asia at 4.1% and leaving the global average of 2.7% in the dust. Twenty-one African countries are growing above 5%. Four of them — Ethiopia, Rwanda, Senegal, and Niger — are hitting that 7% poverty-reduction threshold economists say actually changes lives. But here is the catch nobody is talking about: African governments are spending 27.5% of their revenue just on debt interest payments. The growth is real. The debt trap is realer. Then there is the avocado. One fruit shipment from Limpopo, South Africa to Shanghai, China — and why it represents something much bigger than fruit. South Africa grows 160,000 tons of avocados a year. For decades, 95% of exports went to Europe, the UK, and Russia. That is changing fast, and the implications for thousands of rural South African farmers are enormous. China just announced zero tariff access for 53 African nations, effective May 1, 2026. No political conditions. No renewal anxiety. Meanwhile, the US renewed AGOA — but only for three years, down from the traditional ten. We break down what this trade war between East and West actually means for African leverage, and why the real danger is not the deal itself but what Africa exports under it. And finally — the $40 trillion Afri-Caribbean market. Africa and the Caribbean share history, culture, and DNA. They barely share trade. Less than 1% of total trade flows between the two regions. But that is starting to change. We cover the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit, the first ever direct flight from Nigeria to St. Kitts and Nevis, and why this South-South corridor might matter more than any deal with China or America in the long run. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The Strategic Lens produces content for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing presented in this video or its accompanying materials constitutes financial, investment, legal, or political advice. All statistics, projections, and data cited are drawn from publicly available reports by institutions including the IMF, African Development Bank, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and other named sources at the time of production. Figures are subject to change as new data becomes available. Viewers are encouraged to consult the original source documents — linked in the member resources section — before drawing conclusions or making decisions based on any information presented here. The views expressed are those of the host and do not represent the official position of any government, institution, or organization referenced in this content.