sub-Saharan
adjective
sub-Sa·ha·ran
ˌsəb-sə-ˈher-ən 
-ˈhär-
: of, relating to, or being the part of Africa south of the Sahara
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The World Data Lab reported in 2025 the global consumer class now dominates worldwide for the first time, driven by industrialization across Asia, Latin America, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector is projected to rise by 12% to nearly $24 billion this year, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
In parts of the world where the soil is low in nutrients, such as regions of sub-Saharan Africa, improving access to fertilizers remains essential for increasing food production and supporting livelihoods.
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Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Finally, Iris is a tribute to the native plant and flower of the sub-Saharan savannas that giraffes call home.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector is projected to rise by 12% to nearly $24 billion this year, according to the International Energy Agency.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
In parts of the world where the soil is low in nutrients, such as regions of sub-Saharan Africa, improving access to fertilizers remains essential for increasing food production and supporting livelihoods.
—
Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Finally, Iris is a tribute to the native plant and flower of the sub-Saharan savannas that giraffes call home.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Sub-Saharan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sub-Saharan. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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