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US states could weather a mild recession

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UNITED STATES

If there is a recession, it will affect both the country at large and its constituent 50 states. US states are not permitted to run budget deficits, and this makes them vulnerable…

Africa's cities will struggle to manage rapid growth

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AFRICA

Outlook for urban planning in Africa.

Zimbabwe's economic rebound faces multiple hurdles

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ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe economic update.

Nigeria intel failures will hinder counter-terrorism

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NIGERIA

Although criticisms targeting the DSS are long-standing, no recent Nigerian government has attempted major intelligence reforms.

Islamist threat to spread to new areas in West Africa

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WEST AFRICA

Outlook for Islamist militancy in West Africa.

New Myanmar government faces tough policy tests

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MYANMAR

This follows the National League for Democracy (NLD) winning an absolute Union parliament majority, meaning it can form the next government alone and elect the next Union…

Africa's cancer burden to rise without funding shift

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AFRICA

Cancer burden in Africa.

Tajik bond issue is symptom of chronic debt addiction

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TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan's search for loans.

EU fiscal reforms will reinforce regional divergence

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EU

Though parameters have changed and national starting positions are recognised more, the reforms are not extensive. Debt and deficit targets remain. Indebted countries, principally…

R&D scope and quality in Africa mars economic goals

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AFRICA

R&D in sub-Saharan Africa.