ME conflict:African Union outlines war's economic impact and suggests policy responses

By MEIR team | 07 Apr 2026

The ongoing Middle East conflict is projected to lead to a loss in growth of at least 0.2 percentage points in Africa's GDP for 2026 if it exceeds six months, according to a policy brief released by the African Union.

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