Africa's trade and investment resilience is under increasing pressure as global economic
uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions continue to reshape international markets. A new report by the African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, titled Africa's Trade and Investment Landscape, highlights how many African economies remain heavily reliant on exporting raw materials while importing manufactured goods and machinery. The report warns that this trade structure leaves the continent vulnerable to external shocks, including commodity price fluctuations and global market instability, raising important questions about how Africa can build a more diversified and resilient economic future.