Africa pursues self-financing growth

The article confirmed that the private sector in Africa accounts for more than 70% of the continent's GDP, and that intra-African trade reached $220 billion in 2024, representing 14.4% of the continent's total trade. Despite a growth of 12.4% compared to the previous year, Africa still aims to strengthen its development financing and reduce reliance on external funding by promoting cross-border partnerships and achieving better results in the future. Additionally, Egypt seeks to restore its influence to the south, expand its investments, and support its stance in the dispute with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.