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Severe drought spells economic woes for Zambia

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ZAMBIA

The prolonged dry period is having a serious economic impact, as Zambia relies heavily on hydropower to generate electricity and has been forced to implement power cuts for…

East Africa faces growing climate adaptation pressures

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EAST AFRICA

Although all regions are affected, these issues presently appear particularly acute in East Africa, which currently faces some of the worst flooding in its history while still…

Sudan's economic reform will prove challenging

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SUDAN

Bringing tangible improvements to the economy will be a major challenge for Sudan’s new transitional government. Economic hardship and anger over perceived government corruption…

Insecurity will limit Sahel-coastal West Africa trade

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WEST AFRICA

Most Sahelian states -- Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad -- are landlocked. This geographical reality imposes costs and constrains some economic possibilities. Yet the…

Controversy may mire Tanzania’s Stiegler’s Gorge Dam

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TANZANIA

Tanzania's controversial hydroelectric project at Stiegler's Gorge.

Namibian government land reforms may unnerve investors

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NAMIBIA

Namibian land reform.

Nigerian pastoralist conflicts could worsen

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NIGERIA

Nigerian pastoralist conflicts

Bleak economic indicators will be the norm in Sudan

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SUDAN

Nevertheless, for the first time since the war broke out, the central bank has presented a monetary policy strategy and the finance ministry a budget.

Sahelian farmers and herders will clash more

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SAHEL

Sahelian societies are overwhelmingly rural and dependent on agriculture and pastoralism. Farmer and herder lifestyles can complement each other, but climate change and population…

Containing Africa’s armyworm invasion will be complex

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AFRICA

Fall armyworm in Africa.