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Stability risks mar Southern Africa customs reform

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Outlook for the Southern Africa Customs Union.

Cash relief could help states mitigate risks in Africa

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AFRICA

To date, traditional aid programmes and subsidies have had little effect on reducing persistent poverty and inequality. This is leading donors to push regional states to extend…

African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office

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AFRICA

Jammeh has rescinded his initial concession and is challenging the outcome. Across the continent, decisions of presidents to stand down from office are critical for avoiding…

African states face widening climate impact challenges

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AFRICA

African climate change strategies.

Political meddling in monetary policy raises risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Politicisation of central banking.

Cities, states to drive patchwork tax scene in Africa

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AFRICA

Several major regional cities and states are using new devolved powers or tax innovations to increase their locally generated revenue (LGR), but the results are mixed.

China ties help South African leader's political aims

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SOUTH AFRICA/CHINA

The outlook for South Africa-China relations.

Ukraine tax and budget reforms boost aid outlook

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UKRAINE

Ukraine budget and tax reforms.

South African land reform will prove tortuous

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought to calm fears that such a policy will lead to Zimbabwe-style ‘land grabs’ yet concerns persist over potential impacts to the…

South Africa's Zuma will reaffirm populist land push

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SOUTH AFRICA

Since a controversial cabinet reshuffle on March 31 and subsequent rating agency downgrades, Zuma has faced repeated calls from ANC figures, opposition parties and civil society…