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Variations of Bayesian spatio-temporal analysis using Besag, Besag\u2013York\u2013Molli\u00e9 (BYM) and BYM2 models were employed to assess and project the trends from 2000 to 2030. We evaluated the probability of achieving Universal Health Coverage (80% coverage) and Immunization Agenda (90% coverage) by 2030, at national and sub-national levels. Finally, we conducted a comprehensive inequality analysis using the Slope Index of Inequality (SII) and Relative Index of Inequality (RII) to assess changes over the study period.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>Childhood immunization coverage improved significantly across most African countries from 2000 to 2019. However, projections suggest that 12 countries are unlikely to achieve global targets for full immunization by 2030 at the national level if current trends continue. Notably, high-Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) countries such as South Africa, Egypt, and Congo Brazzaville are projected to miss immunization targets across all sub-national regions. While socioeconomic inequalities were widespread in 2000, they are projected to decline or stabilize in 36 countries by 2030, with Eswatini, Morocco, Rwanda, and Burkina Faso expected to eliminate disparities. In contrast, Nigeria and Angola are projected to face increasing inequalities or persistent large gaps. Regional disparities in both coverage and inequality remain pronounced, particularly in Central and Western Africa, where coverage remains low and inequality remains high despite overall national-level improvements. The analysis was limited to DHS surveys 2000\u20132019, excluding more recent data during the COVID-19 period and potentially overestimating trends in data-sparse settings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlights both progress and persistent challenges in childhood immunization coverage, along with inequalities across 38 African countries. Persistent regional disparities and socioeconomic inequalities require multifaceted strategies that account for demographic, geographic, economic, and political factors to ensure equitable immunization. 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