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Uganda economic growth hits 9.9% as first oil nears

Uganda economic growth is forecast to reach 9.9% in 2027, the highest rate in the IMF’s sub-Saharan Africa table, as commercial oil production targets a June 2027 start. The IMF raised its 2027 growth forecast for Uganda to 9.9% in its October 2026 World Economic Outlook, up from 8.2% in its April 2026 edition. At the…

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