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Prospects for African economies to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

The worst-hit countries will be those most exposed to the pandemic’s triple shock of travel restrictions, plunging commodity prices and disruptions to external trade and…

Investment ease will shape East Africa’s recovery

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EAST AFRICA

However, with FDI flows expected to be much reduced amid the global economic slowdown, especially for ‘riskier’ frontier or developing markets, ease of doing business is likely to…

Angolan government will push for oil sector boost

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ANGOLA

This is the first major test of recent legislative and institutional reforms as President Joao Lourenco’s government looks to bring in new players and revitalise the sector. New…

Nigeria oil bill will disappoint

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NIGERIA

Discussed since 2008, the bill’s passage comes in response to worsening macroeconomic conditions. These include falling government revenues, declining foreign exchange reserves…

African oil and gas acreage push will hasten

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AFRICA

Increased African offshore exploration

Prospects for African economies in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for African economies in 2019.

Liberalisation could cement Nigeria's naira gains

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NIGERIA

Currency developments have proved surprisingly positive since the introduction of NAFEX in April, with a strong resurgence in foreign equity investments and increased central bank…

Thirst for African Eurobonds belies higher credit risk

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AFRICA

African Eurobond push

Crime will aggravate South Africa’s growth crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s crime rates have long been among the world’s highest. Much of this constitutes interpersonal violence, where the victim and perpetrator know each other. However…

Revenue diversification would reduce African debt

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AFRICA

African debt burdens