24/01/2026
Africa FDI drops one-third in 2025 despite Egypt?s resilience as top host: UNCTAD
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 14% to an estimated $1.6trn in 2025, though growth was concentrated in developed economies while Africa saw inflows plummet by approximately one-third. Egypt maintained its position as the largest FDI host on the African continent, attracting $11bn in inflows. This performance comes despite a broader continental downturn that reflected a return to prior levels following inflated figures in 2024 caused by a single...
