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Welcome to Business Africa, I am Ruth Lago. The headlines this week:<\/strong><\/p>\n -The economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa in the third quarter of 2021 outdid the projections. What\u2019s behind this surprise rebound when the continent grappled with the effects of Covid and conflicts. <\/p>\n -From a 3.8% economic growth in 2020 to 7.2% in 2021, Benin has experienced spectacular growth according to the latest figures from the national institute for demographic studies and statistics.<\/p>\n -And lastly Uganda. Thanks to the wide range of tourist attractions, the country reported a record boom in domestic tourism. This growth could help reduce the unemployment rate in the long run.<\/p>\n No domino effect for Africa’s economic growth<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the International Monetary Fund’s latest report on economic prospects for Sub Saharan Africa, 2022 will be less appealing. The body is concerned about a potential food crisis and states barely have any leeway. One achievement in 2021 however is worth noting, Sub Saharan Africa recorded a slight growth. <\/p>\n To get more on this, Sir Abebe Selassie joins us. He is the director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund in Washington.<\/p>\n Benin: Africa’s fastest-growing economy<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s what you can call spectacular growth. Benin recorded a 7.2% economic growth in 2021. How did the West African country achieve this boom? Our correspondent in Cotonou, Romuald Vissoh, has more on this story. <\/p>\n Tourism or the secret to Uganda’s resilient economy<\/strong><\/p>\n Let us look at another success story. This time we are heading to Uganda where the tourism sector helped reduce the unemployment rate during the Covid lockdowns. A growing number of Ugandans are visiting natural parks and the renowned Lake Victoria<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n