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Ethiopia's post-poll focus will be on the economy

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ETHIOPIA

These were the first polls since the death in office of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in 2012. The outcome is not in doubt: a significant political mobilisation operation and…

Incentives may fuel East Africa green transport growth

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EAST AFRICA

Driven in part by foreign exchange shortages and petroleum import costs, the measure also seeks to leverage Ethiopia’s own electricity resources to underpin a new ‘green…

Solar offers some hope for South Africa’s power crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although many businesses have adopted rooftop solar to ensure business continuity, it is primarily households that are driving the change.

Election tensions threaten South Sudan's stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

However, in a context of low trust and weak institutions, the move towards elections increases the risk of violence before, during and after the polls.

Nigeria's pace of reforms will likely slow

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NIGERIA

This period was marked by two dramatic policy moves: the removal of a costly fuel subsidy and a major devaluation of the naira. Both moves are crucial for reforming Nigeria’s…

Pre-election repression in Equatorial Guinea to rise

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Political economy outlook for Equatorial Guinea.

Attracting investment may prove difficult in Nigeria

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NIGERIA

However, these macro-level improvements belie both uneven reform implementation and the worsening economic environment faced by most Nigerians.

Congo’s budget programme is likely to disappoint

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CONGO-KINSHASA

At a reported 10 billion dollars, the proposal would represent a massive increase on 2019’s budget of approximately 6.3 billion dollars, and even on the government’s original…

Ramaphosa will face key period for reform progress

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa's reform challenges.