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Coup claims may bode ill for Zambia’s opposition

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ZAMBIA

Recent successful coups in West and Central Africa have raised fears this might embolden militaries elsewhere to seize power. However, Zambia is a well-established democracy where…

New Kenyan president faces uphill challenge to deliver

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KENYA

Most notably, the president promised to reinvigorate the economy through a bottom-up approach that rewards Kenya’s “hustlers” -- those who must work and ‘hustle’ for a living…

Congo’s new president faces governance challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's political outlook after elections.

Congo’s president will secure contested fourth term

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CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Several of the main opposition figures are not participating or have decided to boycott, citing an unlevel playing field. The 2016 election runner-up, Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas…

South Africa’s Ramaphosa will stress good governance

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa appointed established individuals to the key finance and public enterprises portfolios while removing several figures associated with his predecessor, Jacob Zuma, and…

Ramaphosa will face key period for reform progress

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa's reform challenges.

Mozambique will face renewed transparency demands

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MOZAMBIQUE

Embattled FRELIMO.

Zimbabwe's military will entrench its influence

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ZIMBABWE

Since coming to power following November's military intervention and ouster of former President Robert Mugabe, Mnangagwa and his government have promised an overhaul of the…

Economic pressures will test Sierra Leone president

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SIERRA LEONE

President Julius Maada Bio's performance.

Senegal's Sall will look to bolster his standing

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SENEGAL

The changes follow recent public criticism over Sall’s poor response to flooding that caused significant damage in many areas, including the capital Dakar, coupled with anger over…