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Time to revisit Africa’s growth story?

Signs that the recent turbulence in EM markets is spreading to sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have caused some to question the region’s upbeat growth story. But while some vulnerabilities are building and a few countries may now be entering a period of weaker growth, the region is likely to remain one of the world’s best performers over the coming years.

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