The April 2025 edition of Africa’s Pulse reports that economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience, despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to reach 3.5 percent in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3 percent in 2026-2027, mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down and currencies stabilize. However, countries rich in resources and those facing fragility, conflict, and violence are growing more slowly than the rest of the region, and the region is struggling to reduce poverty and create enough good jobs for its young population. Escaping the cycle of poor growth outcomes and political dissatisfaction will require that governments prioritize the delivery of practical solutions for their citizens. This implies focusing on areas where governments directly affect people’s lives—providing quality public services and fairly-regulated market competition.