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Political violence in Tanzania.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245306
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The scheme was born out of the populist politics of former President John Magufuli (2015-21) but its realisation under Samia reflects a combination of the president’s own…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284526
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Zimbabwe cash crisis.
GDP is still set to recover this year, accelerating to 3.7% (from 0.7% in 2016) according to government forecasts. This is driven by robust exports, which should boost legitimate…
This is attributable to relatively low internet penetration, the limited number of digital platforms and e-commerce businesses, and low investment and digital skills levels. These…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261496
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Member states' national budgets include plans to increase taxation of the informal economy. Governments have several reasons for broadening tax bases: budget deficits, increasing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212067
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Combined federal, state and local government revenues stood at only an estimated 7.8% of GDP in 2018. With expenditure continually outpacing revenue, and the country's debt burden…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243574
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The move comes after the government prohibited individuals and organisations from holding cash over ETB1.5mn (around USD41,000) and a cap on daily cash withdrawals for individuals…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256569
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Congo election preview.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240663
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There is international precedent for this, after the United Kingdom postponed its local elections. However, although Chad and Ethiopia have delayed their polls, no other…